The Current Music Blog: August 9, 2007 Archive

The Stream 08/09/07

Posted at 8:50 AM on August 9, 2007 by Barb Abney

Amy Winehouse is not in rehab, she's just exhausted!

Of Montreal, Rogue Wave, Hem, Moby, Blitzen Trapper, Mates of State and Jolie Holland on new kids album.

The Guardian's view on "too much hype".

Johnny Greenwood (Radiohead) to have his orchestral debut in the US in January.

Today In Music History:
1939 - Billy Henderson (The Spinners) was born.
1946 - Marinus Gerritsen (Golden Earring) was born.
1955 - Benjamin Orr (The Cars) was born.
1986 - Fans of Gary Numan picketed BBC Radio, demanding he receive more airtime.
1995 - Jerry Garcia (The Grateful Dead) died.
2005 - The Magic Numbers walked out of on their Top of the Pops performance after the host said the band had been put in a "fat melting pot of talent."

Live On Air Blogging 08/09/07

Posted at 9:27 AM on August 9, 2007 by Barb Abney

Noonish - Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
Augie March on Craig Ferguson
Public Enemy on Jimmy Kimmel

11:50 a.m. Regina Spektor
She's coming back to town for a show at The Myth on October 6th.
She did an in-studio with us last year.
More dates and info.

11:40 a.m. Mocean Worker
Cinco de Mowo which is in stores now.
Read the online journal.
Get tour dates and other news here.

11:30 a.m. Stars
In Our Bedroom After The War will be released on September 25th.
The band will be playing Pantages Theater on November 3rd.
Pre-sale info here.

11:15 a.m. Black Keys
They'll be re-releasing Magic Potion later this month. The new version will contain a live DVD and videos for "Your Touch" and "Just Got To Be".
More info.

11:10 a.m. Local Music - Fog
Ditherer will be released next Tuesday.
Go here to find out how you can listen to the full album now!

10:50 a.m. Tegan & Sara - CD Of The Week
The Con is The Current's CD Of The Week.
Get your own copy when you support The Current online.
They'll be playing Pantages Theater on November 30th.

10:45 a.m. Local Music - Weaver At The Loom
The I Was Searching And I Found EP is available now.
Learn more about these guys here.

10:30 a.m. 1990s
Their album Cookies is in stores now.
Learn more about them and view their upcoming dates here and/or here.

10:20 a.m. Local Music - Gang Font
Here's a great place to learn more about the band.
They stopped by for an in-studio earlier this year.

10:15 a.m. Rilo Kiley
Are playing First Avenue on September 14th.
Under the Blacklight will be released on August 21st.

10:10 a.m. Song Of The Day Info - Art In Manila
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Art In Manila with the tune "The Abomination" from the new album Set The Woods On Fire. Learn more about them here or here.

9:40 a.m. Southern Culture On The Skids
Back in 2001 they played a PETA sponsored show.
New band updates here.

9:20 a.m. Local Music - The Alarmists
They're playing The Pizza Luce Bloc Party this weekend.
They dropped by for an in-studio performance last month.
More info here and/or here.

You Used to Be a Vixen, Now You're Not the Only One

Posted at 1:17 PM on August 9, 2007 by Jacquie Fuller

I go on vacation for a few days and what happens? I come back to 106 (yes, you heard me) e-mails in my in-box and, Tuesday night, I missed "Musicheads" because I was passed out on the couch after an all-day Mall of Americathon with my mother, who was visiting from Texas. If this weren't enough, DeVille and friends discussed my favorite Elvis Costello album of all time, Armed Forces. You know--the one with the elephants? And that song, "Accidents Will Happen," that absolutely slays you everytime you hear it? Yeah, that album. Fortunately for me--and you, and the good of all mankind, actually--"Musicheads" is also a podcast. So I'm gonna download that puppy right now, for my bus ride home. And you can, too, by going here. And while we're at it ... Favorite misheard Costello song lyrics?

"My 3 Songs" for Thursday

Posted at 2:41 PM on August 9, 2007 by Steve Seel

"I recently returned home from living in Bristol, England, where trip-hop was spawned in the early 90s" says Nick Bengston of Lakeville MN. "So my three songs are a tribute to that town and the genre."

1) Massive Attack, "Five Man Army"
2) Portishead, "Wandering Star"
3) Coco Rosie, "Promise"

He continues, "Massive Attack's fusion of hip hop, reggae, and dub in this track is something special. Portishead changed the formula slightly with a slower tempo and that melodic voice. And Coco Rosie (has) a sound that defies being put into a genre, but I think the trip-hop influence is apparent here in 'Promise'."

Guest DJ Set 8/10/07

Posted at 10:40 PM on August 9, 2007 by Mark Wheat

I did a little record shopping on my vacation in Koln, Germany, at a store called Saturn that claims to have the biggest collection of cds in the world!! It was amazingly hooj and had one of those new preview systems that allows you to scan the barcode of ANY cd and listen to a slice of all the tracks, very cool way to make record shopping even more fun than ever!!
We found a few gems including a new mix from Fabric, the club in London that have provided more Guest Sets than any other. They're very good at sending us mixes, some that are special radio edits, but then you miss out on their cool packaging, a metal box! Ewan Pearson has appeared before too, but his new mix for them is off the charts, so please try to tune in Friday night at 10pm, some sweet, warm and sexy beats!!