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Utada In The Flesh 2010
Monday February 8th, 2010: New York City, NY @ The Fillmore at Irving Plaza
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2nd UK Show Added! Tickets On Sale Friday 9AM
All you UK fans who were unable to get tickets for Utada’s London show at O2 Academy Islington, you’re in luck! A 2nd show has been added for Thursday, February 11th. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 9AM. Good luck!
“Dirty Desire” Debuts at #46 on Billboard Dance Chart
Utada’s latest remix single, “Dirty Desire,” debuts at #46 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play Chart for the week ending January 16th, 2010.
“Dirty Desire” Remix Single Now On Sale
Utada’s latest remix single for “Dirty Desire” is now available for digital download from sites such as iTunes and Amazon MP3. Make sure to grab your copy!
The Japan Times names Utada “Most Influential”
The Japan Times has published an interesting article reflecting on the past 10 years of Japanese music. Author Philip Brasor calls Utada “the most influential artist of the decade,” citing her authenticity as a musician and songwriter as crucial in changing the Japanese pop music landscape. Check out the full article here.
“Dirty Desire” Remix Single Cover + Samples
Loren Chaidez Promotion, a national club promotion agency, has posted samples and cover artwork for Utada’s upcoming “Dirty Desire” remix single. Available track samples include the Razor & Guido Club and Dub Mixes as well as a Digital Dog Club Mix. Additional mixes (including one by DJ Mike Rizzo) should be available soon as well. Check them all out here.
Utada joins Mika onstage @ Tokyo Concert
Utada made a surprise appearance tonight at Mika’s live show in Tokyo, joining him onstage to perform an impromptu duet version of the Christmas standard, “Let It Snow.” A picture can be seen here.
UPDATE: Here is video footage of Mika and Utada performing “Let It Snow”
Utada “In The Flesh” Tour 2010
UPDATE: According to Utada.com, Los Angeles, CA has been added for January 19th.
Utada will be touring the United States and London beginning in January 2010. Here are the latest dates that have now been officially confirmed on Utada.com:
- Honolulu, HI @ Pipeline Cafe / 01.15.2010 @ 8PM SOLD OUT
- Los Angeles, CA @ House Of Blue / 01.19.2010 @ 8PM SOLD OUT
- Seattle, WA @ The Showbox / 01.21.2010 @ 8PM SOLD OUT
- San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore / 01.24.2010 @ 8PM SOLD OUT
- Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues / 01.30.2010 @ 8PM
- Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues / 02.02.2010 @ 8PM
- Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club / 02.05.2010 @ 7PM SOLD OUT
- New York City, NY @ Irving Plaza / 02.08.2010 @ 8PM SOLD OUT
- London, England @ O2 Academy Islington / 02.12.2010 @ 7PM SOLD OUT
New Japanese Utada Single, “Show Me Love”?
Long time Utada collaborator Goetz B. has updated his site discography with an entry for a new Utada single titled “Show Me Love.” The sound mixer has worked exclusively on Utada’s Japanese works, so it seems likely that “Show Me Love” will continue that pattern and be released as a Japanese language single under EMI Japan sometime in the near future. Credits to Raito.
“Dirty Desire” Remixes Coming Soon?
According to DJ Escape and The Rizzo Reserve, several remixes for Utada’s “Dirty Desire” are in the works. The first is a mix created by Razor & Guido, while the other is by Mike Rizzo, who previously remixed Utada’s “Come Back To Me.” No word on any mainstream release of “Dirty Desire.”
Video: Utada Meet + Greet in Hawaii
CharlieBoy808 has posted a video of the full meet and greet that Utada participated in back in July. The clip has a few interesting tidbits, including her desire to release a cover album and her interest in collaborating with Kanye West. The video also includes an impromptu acapella rendition of Biggie’s “Hypnotize.” Check it out here.
Radio Airplay for “This One (Crying Like A Child)”?
It appears that several Adult Contemporary radio stations (including KCVM-FM Mix 96.1 in Cedar Falls, Iowa) have been playing Utada’s “This One (Crying Like A Child)” for the past few weeks. The song has garnered a total of 51 spins on radio thus far, as reported by Mediabase. No word on whether the track will receive an official adds date.
MySpace Karaoke Contest Party Footage
MySpace Japan has posted a few videos from the Utada MySpace Karaoke Contest Party, held back on July 19th. Check them out here.
U.Blog Presents: Recommends Music Vol. 23
Volume 23 of U.Blog Recommends features 2 tracks off of the fantastic “500 Days of Summer” film soundtrack: Australian band The Temper Trap’s “Sweet Disposition,” and the First Lady of France, Carla Bruni, with the beautiful “Quequ’un M’a Dit.” Enjoy!
The Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition
http://www.myspace.com/thetempertrap
Carla Bruni - Quequ’un M’a Dit
http://www.myspace.com/carlabruni
JPN Digital Release of “Sanctuary” includes new Artwork
Universal International has just released Utada’s “Sanctuary (Opening)” and “Sanctuary (Closing)” for digital sales in Japan, and interestingly, both feature artwork created specifically for the release. Check it out here.