The Current Music Blog: April 4, 2007 Archive

The Stream 04/04/07

Posted at 8:51 AM on April 4, 2007 by Barb Abney

Yesterday Clap Your Hands Say Yeah sent out a Myspace bulletin that said they were playing an open-to-the-public show this Saturday afternoon. More info.

The new Dntel album will be released on the 24th of April. But you can get in on a remix contest now.

Here's a contest to win Walkmen, Kaiser Chiefs, The Little One and Annuals tickets.

Of Montreal Karaoke contest.

An interesting Silversun Pickups photo blog.

Mates Of State's rock n roll parenting tips.

If this ISN’T a late April Fool’s joke I’m going to buy these shoes!!

The Dears gear stolen!!

Today In Music History:
1915 - Muddy Waters was born.
1952 -Dave Hill (Slade) was born.
1968 - Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King and Buddy Guy met up for an all night blues session after hearing the news of Martin Luther King's assassination.
1980 - Johnny Borrell (Razorlight) was born.

Live On Air Blogging 04/04/07

Posted at 9:11 AM on April 4, 2007 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)

Noon-ish Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
WED
Brandi Carlisle on Leno
CYHSY on Conan
Joss Stone on Letterman
Jill Cuniff on Carson Daly

11:55 a.m. Local Music - Walker Kong
They were recently featured on The Local Show with Chris Roberts. Check their official site for updates.

11:50 a.m. Local Music - These Modern Socks.
They have a couple of dates in the near future.

11:40 a.m. Albert Hammond Jr.
Looking for for a good laugh? Read the Tour Diaries on his Myspace page.

11:20 a.m. Mando Diao
Will be touring the states with Pop Levi and The Films.

11:10 a.m. The Fratellis
Are playing Coachella and more stateside dates.

10:55 a.m. Anais Mitchell
Will be touring a little in the next few weeks.

10:40 a.m. Air
Will be playing First Avenue on May 2nd.

10:25 a.m. Local Music - Matthew Hope
He's got a show in town later this week.

10:20 a.m. Feist
Her new album, The Reminder, will be released on May 1st. You can preorder it here and grab a limited edition lithograph. At the time there's only one US date (Bonnaroo) but there are other tour dates, webisodes and other goodies on her Myspace page.

10:10 a.m. Song Of The Day Info – EL-P
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring EL-P with the tune " Smithereens (Stop Cryin')". It's from I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead, which is in stores now. He played our SxSW showcase.
More info on his official site or Myspace page.

10:00 a.m. The Bird And The Bee
Were here for an in-studio last fall. They're currently on the road with Lily Allen. More info on their Myspace page.

9:35 a.m. Apples In Stereo
Their latest video is now posted on their Myspace page.

9:20 a.m. Kristin Hersh
Dropped by for an in-studio performance in February.

9:15 a.m. Sloan
Sloan will be coming to town with Small Sins, playing the Fineline on May 18th.

9:10 a.m. Tori Amos
Tori will release American Doll Posse on May 1st. At the time there are no announced American dates. But there are several European shows on her official site.

9:00 a.m. Sonya Kitchell
Did an in-studio last year. She’ll be playing Bonnaroo in June.

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Metallica, Don't Make Me Turn This Saab Around!

Posted at 3:03 PM on April 4, 2007 by Tony Lopez (21 Comments)

Well, I'm only surprised that it didn't happen sooner; A Swedish couple is fighting the government to name their baby girl after the legendary metal band.

I feel I need to tell you this; If we hadn't named our daughter Minnie, we were leaning toward Pantera.

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