The Current Music Blog: September 19, 2007 Archive

The Stream 09/19/07

Posted at 8:49 AM on September 19, 2007 by Barb Abney

Zach de la Rocha to release solo album.

The Stills have signed with Arts & Crafts.

Shudder To Think were on stage together again!

Today In Music History:
1940 - Bill Medley (The Righteous Brothers) was born.
1943 - Cass Elliott (Mamas & Papas) was born.
1951 - Daniel Lanois was born.
1952 - Nile Rodgers was born.
1958 - Lita Ford (The Runaways.. "Kiss Me Deadly") was born.
1960 - Chubby Checker's "The Twist" was the #1 tune in the USA.
1963 - Jarvis Cocker (Pulp) was born.
1973 - Gram Parsons died of an overdose.
1975 - Queen signed a management deal with Elton John's manager.
1980 - Tegan and Sara Quinn were born.
1981 - Simon and Garfunkel reunited for a show in Central Park.

Live On Air Blogging 09/19/07

Posted at 9:21 AM on September 19, 2007 by Barb Abney

Noonish - Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
Rogue Wave on Conan
Mute Math on Jimmy Kimmel

11:30 a.m. M.I.A.
Her new album, Kala is in stores now.
She's playing The Vegoose Festival next month.
She visited the station back in 2005 for an in-studio performance.
All things M.I.A. here and/or here.

11:20 a.m. Local Music - Atmosphere
When Life Gives You Lemons... won't be released until next year. In the meantime, you can grab the summer-themed Sad Clown Bad Summer EP.
Dates and more..

11:10 a.m. Bettye Lavette
Her new album, The Scene Of The Crime will be in stores next week.
She has a few tour dates and a great deal of interesting info here..

10:55 a.m. The Hives
Their latest, The Black and White Album will be released in November.
They'll be playing at The Excel on October 1st.
More.

10:45 a.m. Josh Ritter
He'll be in town next month for a performance with Eric Bachman at The Cedar.
More..

10:30 a.m. Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Lifeline is in stores now.
They will be playing the The Voodoo Music Festival along with Rage Against the Machine, The Smashing Pumpkins and Wilco next month.
They'll be on Conan Friday night.
Other dates and more info here.

10:20 a.m. John Vanderslice
Emerald City is available now.
He'll be playing The Entry along with Bishop Allen on October 8th.
More info.

10:15 a.m. The Cribs
They'll be releasing a brand new single next month.
They dropped by for an in-studio last month.

10:10 a.m. Song Of The Day Info - The Donnas
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring The Donnas with the tune " Don't Wait Up For Me" from their latest, Bitchin' which is in stores now.
They're coming to The Varsity on the 28th.
More Donnas here.

9:50 a.m. Art In Manila
Set The Woods On Fire is available now.
Learn more about Orenda Fink's new project here or here.

9:40 a.m. The New Pornographers
Challengers is in stores now.
They'll be appearing at First Avenue along with Emma Pollack and Benjy Ferree on October 16th.

9:30 a.m. Bat For Lashes
The new album Fur and Gold is in stores now.
She's playing Varsity Theatre on October 3rd.
You can view her performance from this year's Mercury Music Awards and get more dates here.

9:20 a.m. Local Music - Romantica
They're playing at this weekend's Minnesota Music Festival.
They did an in-studio back in May.
More.
If you're in a local band you should send The Local Show your music!!

9:10 a.m. Ryan Adams
He'll release the Follow The Lights EP next month.
He's coming back to town next week.
He dropped by for an in-studio interview the last time he was in town.