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Posted at 9:22 AM on October 2, 2007 by Barb Abney

Noonish - Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
Paulo Nutini on Carson Daly
Mark Ronson on Jimmy Kimmel

11:40 a.m. Teenage Prayers
Here's the whole story of how Solomon Burke truly helped the band.
Here's their in-studio performance.
More..

11:35 a.m. Wilco
They're playing Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis next Wednesday with Dr. Dog and
Andrew Bird.

11:25 a.m. Local Music - Vampire Hands
They're currently touring along with Thunder In The Valley.
More..

11:20 a.m. M.I.A.
Her new album, Kala is in stores now.
She's playing The Vegoose Festival later this month.
She's playing at First Avenue on November 20th.
She visited the station back in 2005 for an in-studio performance.
All things M.I.A. here and/or here.

11:10 a.m. Zap Mama
Supermoon is available now.
She'll be playing The Fineline October 23rd.
More.

10:50 a.m. Bat For Lashes
The new album Fur and Gold is in stores now.
They're playing Varsity Theatre tomorrow.
You can view the performance from this year's Mercury Music Awards and get more dates here.

10:40 a.m. The Brunettes
Structure and Cosmetics is out now.
More here and/or here.

10:30 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.

10:15 a.m. Ben Lee
His sixth solo album, Ripe is available now.
You can hear his version of Against Me's New Wave record and listen to his podcasts and more of his new music here and/or here.
He did an in-studio for us last month.

10:10 a.m. Song Of The Day Info - The Weakerthans
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring The Weakerthans with the tune "Sun In An Empty Room" from their latest, Reunion Tour which is in stores now.
They dropped by last week for an in-studio performance.
Get more news and tour dates here and/or here.
And read the blog posts here for a few good laughs.

9:55 a.m. Thurston Moore
Trees Outside The Academy is in stores now.
Dates and more here.

9:50 a.m. Local Music - White Light Riot
Atomism is in stores now.
Check their official site for upcoming dates and news.
If you're in a local band you should send The Local Show your music!!

9:40 a.m. Modest Mouse
They're playing The Orpheum on Dacember 3rd.
They've been nominated for a couple of MTVU Woodies.
They have some upcoming television performances in the next week, as well.
More..

9:30 a.m. Seasick Steve
Learn more about him here.

9:15 a.m. Iron & Wine
Shepherd's Dog is in stores now.
Dates & news here and/or here.

9:10 a.m. Annuals
Read the story behind the "Carry Around" video and watch it, here.

9:05 a.m. Josh Rouse
His latest, Country Mouse City House is in stores now.
He'll be playing The Fineline on October 27th.
More.

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