Shirley Manson Visits Craig Ferguson

Sadly she did not perform (instead Shirley discussed The Sarah Connor Chronicles).


MP3: Garbage - Androgyny

Shirley Manson Makes TV Acting Debut

Fierce! Enjoy a fifty second snippet from The Sarah Connor Chronicles below.


MP3: Garbage - Androgyny

Shirley Manson Set To Guest Star On Sci-Fi TV Show

Here are the deets: *Shirley Manson, leader singer of the pop band Garbage, has taken a regular role next season on Fox's Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Scottish musician will play Catherine Weaver, the chief executive of a cutting edge high tech company, the trade paper reported. Sarah Connor Chronicles is returning for a second season in the fall after launching in mid season as the highest rated new scripted series of the 2007/2008 season. It stars Lena Headey as Sarah Connor, Thomas Dekker as her son, John Connor and Summer Glau as terminator Cameron Phillips.* Visit Garbage on MySpace.

Read more here.

MP3: Garbage - Androgyny

Shirley Manson's Solo LP Put On Hold

The Garbage frontwoman explains on her MySpace blog: *"I played some of the stuff to the record label not long ago and they described it as being very noir. At the time, I took the comment as being a huge compliment. That they liked the intensity of my material. But then I realized it wasn't intended as a compliment. But I'm 41, I'm a woman not a kid. I have no interest in making silly pop music and I don't want to wear a silly sexy outfit and sell myself short. I'm sure it will all get sorted out in the end. But I do think record companies, in general, have different ideas about how they promote women. In the end, it is down to each and every woman to fight to be treated as an individual. I just want to be who I am."*

Visit Shirley on MySpace.

MP3: Garbage - Push It

Shirley Manson Song Titles Leaked

We still don't have an album title and/or release date for her debut solo effort but here's a small teaser of what to expect, lyrically. The LP is expected by spring of 2008.

'Don't Want Anyone Hurt'
'Don't Want To Pretend'
'Gone Upside'
'Hot Shit'
'Kid Ourselves'
'Lighten Up'
'Little Dough'
'No Regrets'
'Pissholes'
'Pure Genius'
'So Shines A Good Deed'
'Spooky'
'Stop'
'Sweet Old World'
'The Desert'
'To Be King'

MP3: Garbage - Push It

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #174

Garbage - Girl Don't Come

With rumors swirling of a Shirley solo effort due by spring of '08, I had no choice but to reminisce back to the mid-'90s.

This featured tune was a B-side to Garbage's 'Only Happy When It Rains' single (which I purchased on cassette tape at The Wiz!) all the way back in the summer of 1995.

I hope you enjoy it today as much as I did at fourteen.

MP3: Garbage - Girl Don't Come

When Jack Met Shirley

Much thanks to Miss Modernage for directing us to the following clip from Garbage's Absolute Garbage DVD, in which Jack White and Shirley Manson chit-chat in the green room during a 2005 tour stop in Detroit. Enjoy a Version 2.0-era Garbage MP3 at bottom.


MP3: Garbage - You Look So Fine (acoustic)

New Garbage Video: Love It Or Hate It?

Here's the official clip for 'Tell Me Where It Hurts' from Garbage's upcoming best-of collection, Absolute Garbage (judge the album art here). Slutloyals: love it or hate it?


Old-school Garbage MP3: 'Stupid Girl'

New Garbage Album Cover: Love It Or Hate It?

We're highly disappointed with the cover art to Garbage's upcoming best-of compilation, Absolute Garbage. For those out of the loop, the collection will feature a myriad of greatest hits including one new track, 'Tell Me Where It Hurts'. For tracklist and a sneak peak into the new video hop over to ultimate fan site, Garbage Disco Box. Do you loathe the artwork as much as we do?

MP3: Garbage - The World Is Not Enough

Shirley Manson & Gwen Stefani Party Like It's 2002

The always delightful Garbage frontwoman, Shirley Manson, joined Gwen Stefani on stage at LA's Gibson Ampitheater this weekend for an impromptu duet of Gwen's single 'Wonderful Life'. If you recall, Garbage and No Doubt toured together in '02 while the former was promoting BeautifulGarbage, and latter was pushing Rock Steady. Here's a 30-second capture of the collaboration, via fan digicam. UPDATE: FULL VIDEO BELOW!

Shirley Manson Gets 'Foxy' For PETA

Minus the overstated carcass, Shirley Manson is looking quite fabulous, I must say.

Shirley on her decision to get involved with the cause and the ad: "When PETA approached me about this particular campaign, I was really honored to be asked, and I felt like I had a chance to add my voice to the dissent against the way animals can be treated all over the world by all persons."

To win a full-sized copy of this advertisement as well as various autographed items from Shirley herself, please visit PETA (and learn more about their FUR IS DEAD campaign) here!

When can we expect that solo album, again? I'm waiting with baited breath, Shirley!

MP3: Garbage - Why Do You Love Me?

Absolute Garbage!

It's been a little while since I've written anything about Garbage. While the band JUST returned from a year-and-a-half hiatus (hallelujah!), Garbage found time during the break to gather all their singles to date into one pretty little package titled, Absolute Garbage. The best-of will be available in stores next week and here's the tracklist:

Vow/Queer/Only Happy When It Rains/Stupid Girl/Milk/#1 Crush/Push It/I Think I’m Paranoid/Special/When I Grow Up/You Look So Fine/The World Is Not Enough/Cherry Lips/Shut Your Mouth/Why Do You Love Me/Bleed Like Me/It’s All Over But The Crying

We were promised a new tune on this release but as you can see, there isn't one (perhaps a secret track?). Also of note, after checking Garbage's Wiki page, I found it rather shocking that the group's most successful single thru present, is 'Stupid Girl'! That track got to #4 on the UK charts and #2 on the US Modern Rock charts all the way back in '96!

MP3: Garbage - Stupid Girl

Garbage Back From Hiatus? + More Shirley Solo News

Keep those fingers crossed!

Billboard reports: Butch Vig has confirmed that there may be new Garbage material in 2007. “Despite the layoff, the group has been sharing song ideas via the Internet in recent months and is hoping to record a few them in March. “We need to sit down in a room and play them and get them complete,” Vig says.

Butch has also stated that he has been working with Shirley Manson on tracks for her forthcoming solo album, due for release later this year. Vig has also written a couple of songs with frontwoman Shirley Manson for her in-progress solo album, but adds, “she has worked with seven or eight different people, just to see what the chemistry is like.

It took awhile for her to get up to speed. She hasn’t played me anything yet, but I’ve heard the songs are great.”

MP3: Garbage - The World Is Not Enough (Chilled Out remix)

Garbage Throws Us A Bone On Their Greatest Hits

Uncut reports: Garbage, the Shirley Manson led 90’s grunge-techno group, have confirmed a new single, to be released in March. The new track title is yet to be confirmed but will precede a greatest hits compilation “Absolute Garbage” out on the 19th of the same month.

Led by the iconic figure of Manson, Garbage have sold 12 million albums worldwide.

Can't wait!!!

MP3: 'Only Happy When It Rains'

The Lady Of The Week

You know what Shirley? We really do love you too.

Back when I was 14, I used to dance around to the self-titled debut and listen to it obsessively with my friends. I had a stunning poster in my room right next my bed.

Version 2.0 came out and I was in heaven again. I wanted to be a wolf in sheep's clothing just for you.

Beautifulgarbage came out and the world dismissed you, but not me.

The 9:30 Club show back in 2002 was a religious experience for me. Shirley, you sang, "Cherry Lips" and "Push It" directly to me (I was front row center) and I shivered. You even sang "You Look So Fine" per my request.

I've seen Garbage many many times live and I am still sort of heartbroken at the news that they are probably throwing in the towel.

Here's a fantastic shot from their last tour (ever?), from the Hammerstein Ballroom show which was, of course, spectacular.

And the accompanying setlist.

Queer
Bad Boyfriend
Supervixen
Stupid Girl
Special
Metal Heart
When I Grow Up
Vow
Bleed Like Me
I Think I'm Paranoid
Push It
Only Happy When It Rains
Why Do You Love Me
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Sex Is Not The Enemy
Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go!)
Right Between The Eyes