AccuRadio Song Of The Day-Muse

Artist:Muse

Song:Hysteria

Album:Absolution

The British band Muse have had success at home. But with the 2004 album Absolution, they started to get attention in the US and they have a new album coming in June. The main criticism of Muse is they sound too much like Coldplay. But that kind of criticism could also be used as a recommendation. So if you like Coldplay, you should like Muse. Muse was formed in 1994 while all three guys were attending Tergnmouth Community School in Devon County in England. They were all in different bands. Drummer Dominic Howard was looking for a singer for his band Carnage Mayhem. Matt Bellamy auditioned for guitarist. But he also sang and Howard wanted him for that. They renamed the band Gothic Plague. They asked Fixed Penalty drummer Chris Wolstenholme if he wanted to be the bassist. He joined and the band was renamed Rocket Baby Dolls. After they smashed their equipment at a local battle of the bands, they actually won the contest and decided to take themselves more seriously. They changed the band name to Muse. Bellamy thought the name was inspirational and it looked good on a poster. They moved to London and opened for the band Skunk Anansie. They met with recording studio owner Dennis Smith and he started a record label for them. Smith knew the boys when they were kids. They released a couple EPs and got some radio play. Despite that, British labels were reluctant to sign Muse because...wait for it..they sounded too much like Coldplay. So Muse went to New York to play a showcase for several labels and they signed with Maverick Records owned by Madonna and Guy Oseary with Warner Bros. distribution. The 2003 album Absolution was Muse's third album. There were problems at Maverick. And after a lawsuit, Madonna and Oseary left and Warners took over the label. Muse is still on Warner Bros. and have a new album coming in June. Absolution is the album that got Muse worldwide attention. They write and produce all the songs. Bellamy writes all the lyrics, is lead singer and he plays guitar and keyboards. They hire keyboardists for tours. There is no Muse single CD comp. So you should check out Absolution if they interest you. Muse continue to tour and record. They will release their tenth album The WOW Signal! in June. They will begin touring in July to support it. Here's the video for Hysteria by Muse.