> Everclear will be releasing two distinct albums in 2000. April will bring Songs From An American Movie Volume 1 / Learning How To Smile while November should mark the arrival of Songs From An American Movie Vol 2 / Good Time For A Bad Attitude
> Green Day have recently returned to the studio to begin recording a follow-up to their double platinum Nimrod album.
> Groove Radio ( http://www.grooveradio.com ) , an exclusive electronica dance music format, has recently returned to its loyal core of fans on the Internet. The programming will be headed by the Groove Radio founder, Swedish Egil (aka Egil Aalvik), who in the last two decades was responsible for successful radio programming on KROQ-FM, MARS-FM, and Groove Radio on 103.1 FM in Los Angeles and much more.
> The Jayhawks have announced the latest addition to their ranks: keyboardist/vocalist Jen Gunderman who began performing with the group in concert in November. Jen was previously a member of the group Dag.
> Musicmusicmusic.com, inc., the world's first Internet webcaster granted a license by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), has launched the world's first branded satellite Internet radio services providing complete programming offering music chosen by the host site from the company's Internet broadcaster, Radiomoi.com.
> The Musician's Atlas 2000 guide has been released. The ultimate music industry resource lists more than 10,000 music business contacts easily divided into sections including record labels, clubs, radio, publishers, publications, lawyers, interviews with music execs such as Al Teller and Chuck D and much more. The book is priced at $20; further information can be obtained at http://www.musiciansatlas.com
> Poptopia 2000 will take place February 1-6 in Los Angeles and February 2-3 in Portland, OR. This 5th Annual celebration marks the first time Poptopia will be held in Portland. Confirmed headlining artists at this time include The Mr T. Experience, Jason Faulkner and The Cowsills. Exact information regarding bands and their venues can be found at http://www.poptopia.com
> PreviewTunes.com ( http://www.previewtunes.com ), an online jukebox, has premiered and offers listeners the newest music from the labels of Warner Music Group. The jukebox offers full-length videos and will feature up to 90 new releases at a time.
> Seminal punk rock band X will reunite this winter for a headlining show in honor of the 8th annual Noise Pop Festival, to take place in San Francisco on March 1-5. The band will headline Slim's on March 1; Bob Mould will be the highlight of the March 3 activities at Bimbo's 365 Club. Tickets have just gone on sale for this event.
