ESPN.com presents Sounds - ESPN Playbook http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/sounds 60 en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 02:59:44 webmaster@espn.go.com http://assets.espn.go.com/i/espn/teamlogos/lrg/trans/espn_dotcom_black.gif 110 110 Rockers Jimmy Eat World, set to release their seventh album, "Damage," on June 11, kicked off a world tour Friday on the West Coast before heading to Europe. "Touring is the best part of it all," said the band's drummer, Zach Lind. "Playing live is kind of extension of the musical process but one of the things we’ve always lived for.” Jimmy Eat World played their first show of the 2013 tour at House of Blues in San Diego and are set to hit the Netherlands, England and Luxembourg before coming back to the States and Canada next month.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/sounds/post/_/id/5415/jimmy-eat-world-powered-by-sports-fans Thu, 23 May 2013 14:45:26 EDT 5415 Music has been part of the sports experience for more than 100 years, with marching bands and ballpark organists and blaring rock filling the air during breaks in the action. But the latest incarnation blends the human element and the latest in tech in a new way as DJs take their skills from the clubs to the stadiums. One of the leaders of this new movement is Brooklyn Nets music supervisor J. Period, a mixtape DJ who has worked with The Roots and Common.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/sounds/post/_/id/5370/djs-step-up-their-game-at-sporting-events Wed, 15 May 2013 12:16:26 EDT 5370 It's probably too strong a statement to say that without exercise, Chris Cornell -- lead singer of 1990s grunge band Soundgarden -- wouldn't be around anymore. But it's pretty close. "For years, I wasn't feeling good about myself," said Cornell, who formed the Seattle band in 1984. "My head wasn't clear. I was doing nothing productive." When Soundgarden hit it big with the 1994 album "Superunknown," Cornell lived the typical rock star lifestyle: drugs, alcohol and no sleep.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/sounds/post/_/id/5364/soundgardens-chris-cornell-on-staying-fit Tue, 14 May 2013 10:00:03 EDT 5364 Peyton Manning might be a four-time NFL MVP, but a country singer? Not so much. Just a few weeks ago, Manning joined country star Luke Bryan on stage at Manning's Children's Hospital gala in Indianapolis to sing a few songs, including Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues." "I think he did pretty good considering he's a pretty awesome quarterback," said Bryan, who recently was named ACM's Entertainer of the Year. "Well, maybe he didn't sing that great.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/sounds/post/_/id/5354/luke-bryan-on-duet-with-peyton-manning Thu, 9 May 2013 12:00:13 EDT 5354 The Professional Bull Riders and legendary rock band KISS on Tuesday morning will announce a partnership to create an 8-Second KISS Kam, a twist on the tradition in which couples are shown on overhead video screens and encouraged to kiss. This version is different, as the participants must kiss for 8 seconds -- the length of successful bull ride. Band members Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer, Eric Singer and Gene Simmons cheer fans on during the video.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/sounds/post/_/id/5346/kiss-pbr-team-for-8-second-kiss-kam Tue, 7 May 2013 09:00:51 EDT 5346 Here's a list of songs from performers featured on ESPN’s X Games Barcelona programming, links to the artists’ websites, and links for you to download and buy the songs and/or albums: Music for X Games Barcelona Programming 0SM "W1th0ut" from the “Nylon” album (iTunes | Amazon) "The Biggest Lizard" from the “Nylon” album (iTunes | Amazon)]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/sounds/post/_/id/5340/0sms-music-is-part-of-x-games Mon, 6 May 2013 13:00:29 EDT 5340 Here's a list of songs from performers featured on ESPN’s "SportsNation" and "Nacion" programming, links to the artist’s websites and links for you to download and buy the songs and/or albums: May Music on "SportsNation" and "Nacion" programming Ana Tijoux “Shock" from the “La Bala” album (iTunes | Amazon) Ritmo Machine “This Day" from the “Welcome to the Ritmo Machine” album (iTunes | Amazon)]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/sounds/post/_/id/5330/ana-tijouxs-music-is-on-sportsnation Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:00:13 EDT 5330 Here's a list of songs from performers featured on ESPN’s "First Take" programming, links to the artist’s websites and links for you to download and buy the songs and/or albums: May Music for "First Take" programming Bad Rabbits "Get Up and Go" from the “American Love” album. (iTunes | Amazon) Little Hurricane "Hold Me Back" from the “Homewrecker” album. (iTunes | Amazon) Willy Moon “Get Up" single not available for sale Warm Soda "Only In Your Mind" from the “Someone For You” album.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/sounds/post/_/id/5326/bad-rabbits-hurricanes-on-first-take Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:00:38 EDT 5326 Here's a list of songs from performers featured on ESPN’s programming, links to the artist’s websites and links for you to download and buy the songs and/or albums: May Music on ESPN programming Fitz and The Tantrums "Out of My League" from the “More Than Just A Dream” album (iTunes | Amazon) Fitz and The Tantrums "Get Away" from the “More Than Just A Dream” album (iTunes | Amazon) Fitz and The Tantrums ...]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/sounds/post/_/id/5321/fitz-and-the-tantrums-to-be-on-espn Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:00:16 EDT 5321 Here's a list of songs from performers featured on ESPN’s "Unite" programming, links to the artist’s websites and links for you to download and buy the songs and/or albums: May Music for "Unite" programming Coe 24K "On Tha Come Up" not available for sale]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/sounds/post/_/id/5318/coe-24k-to-have-music-on-unite Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:00:10 EDT 5318