You may have heard about Cyborg Noodle and witnessed her getting shot in the Stylo video and short circuiting but what’s the story and how was she made? When Murdoc decided to it was time to re-assemble the Gorillaz band to record Plastic Beach, Noodle was gone, feared killed in the catastrophe epic El Manana video… cast your mind back.

El Manana by Gorillaz

No problemo. Murdoc had scraped up remnants of Noodle’s DNA from the El Manana crash site a long while back and had these shipped over to Plastic Beach by stork. Using cunning and ingenuity he creates a Noodle Cyborg, an android replica of his previous Gorillaz compadre! A fully operational life-sized Robot Noodle, the world’s premier guitarist! You can see some of the making of right here:

Plastic Beach is out now and there is more Gorillaz news to come soon

If you weren’t at Sydney’s Forum Theatre last night… you should have been.

Our own Operator Please put on a blistering live performance showcasing brand new tracks from their newly released sophomore album Gloves plus first album favourites.

The gig was put on as a Channel [V] LIVE event and saw a mix of media and keen punters braving the rain to come out and see the band play.

Inside the forum, the room looked stunning… the stage was highlighted by a spectacular light show and the production was world class featuring a massive 10 camera shoot!

It really was special treat to see new songs like Losing Patience, Loops, and Volcanic come to life… and high energy numbers like Catapult and Just Kiss were definite party starters. Gloves as an album translates perfectly live and you can tell the band have just been dying to showcase their new tunes to an audience. If you didn’t make it last night never fear as the guys hit the road next month for the national Gloves Off tour.

Breaking up the set was a fun mashup of Lose My Breath and the groovy No Doubt tunes Hella Good. The band rounded out the night with first new single and definite crowd fav Logic.

This very gig will be broadcast on Channel [V] THIS SATURDAY (June 12) at 5pm. Program your VCR (does anyone actually have those any more???)

Malachai’s new oddity The Ugly Side Of Love is unquestionably one of EMI Oz’s fave albums of the year… you can’t make it through through reception, or any department in fact, without catching Snowflake or Warriors or Moonsurfin’ wafting out of multiple offices.

Last week we even had a tech-fail as we attempted to broadcast the album from multiple stereos in synch from opposite sides of the floor. (any tips are welcome)

Here’s the vid for Snowflake, featuring band vocalist Gee (who, when not wearing a monkey mask, strikes a stunning resemblance to the ginger doll on the album cover). The track is an instant classic… one of those tracks that’s familiar on the first listen: it’s too good to not have already existed.

Asha’s personal track recommendations from The Ugly Side of Love are Warriors, Another Sun, and How Long.

We’re not alone in our adulation of this Bristol duo. They toured nationally with Doves last year, and Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno said Malachai reminds him of Revolver-era-Beatles /DJ-Shadow.

Can the Australian rock world wait for No Guts. No Glory until October?

Because the band can’t contain themselves…

Australia! It’s been WAY too long between beers so we’re coming straight home for the ball tearing “Back On The Piss Tour”. The ticket you purchase is a physical document giving you the right to forget your troubles and get as drunk and outta control as you want, it’s gonna be LOUD and it’s gonna be WILD! We ain’t f*ckin around, this will be the only Airbourne Aussie tour of 2010 so get your tickets now for the Rock’n'Roll Beer-mageddon that is the “Back On The Piss Tour”! Cheers n Beers! -   Airbourne

To see these majestic kings of the Gibson Explorer in such small rooms is a privileged rarity these days. Check out the footage below of Airbourne taking on a 70-thousand-strong crowd at the Wacken Festival in Germany: EPIC.

(Word to the wise, do not use Joel O’Keeffe’s use of the f-word as a basis for drinking games)

Aussie dates are below, but check our Tours Page for full ticketing details.

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	Lenny Kravitz – Again Emotionally charged song, perfect for getting down to. May also come in handy if you are punching above your weight, guys and gals alike cannot resist Lenny’s sex appeal – so turn the lights off and let your lover think they are in bed with him. Watch Lenny’s nekkid botty on YouTube.
	Florence And The Machine – Hurricane Drunk Beautiful song if you ignore the lyrics, sounds even better when it’s raining outside. The bridge also gives you a good opportunity to mix things up a little – use this to get creative and demonstrate your skills. Listen on Myspace.
	The Bronx – They Will Kill Us All (Without Mercy) Try not to keep the rhythm, nobody likes a jackhammer and you may cause injury to your lover or yourself. Watch on YouTube.
	Butch Walker – Hot Girls In Good Moods A song a about straddling & scratching. Just like apple & pie, they go great together. Watch on YouTube.
	Kasabian – Where Did All The Love Go? Perfect for showing your lover where all the love went….. it’s in your pants. Watch on YouTube.
	Bon Jovi – Always This song could put a Nun in the mood for some sweet lovin’. Watch on YouTube.
	The Avett Brothers – January Wedding Play this song if you really do love the person beside, on top of, standing in front of or underneath you. If there is no love there, you may come across as lame and desperate. Listen on Myspace.

Now you know why Guetta was so excited to see LMFAO at the 2010 Grammy’s.

No doubt illegal street party with Fergie, Guetta, & Chris Willis anyone?