The Current Music Blog: February 6, 2008 Archive

The Stream 02/06/08

Posted at 9:00 AM on February 6, 2008 by Barb Abney

More SxSW artists announced.

Arctic Monkeys to record with Justin Timberlake?

Some details on forthcoming Modest Mouse EP.

Today In Music History:
1945 - Bob Marley was born.
1950 - Natalie Cole was born.
1962 - Axl Rose (Guns N' Roses) was born.
1982 - The J Geils Band's "Centerfold" was #1.
1990 - Billy Idol suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash.
1998 - Carl Wilson (The Beach Boys) died.
1998 - Falco ("Rock Me Amadeus") was killed in a car accident.
2001 - Don Felder filed $50,000,000 in lawsuits against The Eagles alleging wrongful termination and breach of contract.

Live Blogging 02/06/08

Posted at 9:26 AM on February 6, 2008 by Barb Abney

11:50 a.m.Chris Walla
His solo debut Field Manual, is available now.
Check out the video for "Sing Again."
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11:30 a.m. In-Studio Videos
View 'em all here.

10:40 a.m. MGMT
They're playing a sold-out show at 7th Street Entry along with Yeasayer tomorrow night.
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10:30 a.m. Super Furry Animals
They'll be playing The Varsity on the 15th.
Vote for the tunes you'd like them top play.
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10:20 a.m. Moby
Last Night will be released on April 1st.
Keep up with EVERYTHING Moby here.
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Song Of The Day Info - Lightspeed Champion
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring the London artist Lightspeed Champion with the tune "Everyone I Know Is Listening To Crunk" from his latest, Falling Off The Lavender Bridge which is available now..
Learn more here and/or here.

9:50 a.m. Bob Mould
District Line is in stores now.
He's coming to First Avenue on March 5th.
He'll be live with Mary Lucia later this afternoon.
More info here and/or here.

9:40 a.m. SoulSavers
Watch the video for "Revival".
More SoulSavers here and/or here.
In related news, Mark Lanegan's other project The Gutter Twins will be playing First Avenue on March 8th.

9:20 a.m. Local Music - Dan Wilson
He will be joining Ingrid Michaelson at The Fineline Music Cafe on March 31st for the sold-out local date on their Hotel Cafe Tour.
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9:15 a.m. Local Music - Tapes 'n Tapes
Their new album Walk It Off will be released April 8th.
Yesterday they announced the dates on their April/May tour including the kick off at First Avenue on April 10th.
Full list of dates here.

9:10 a.m. Bon Iver
For Emma, Forever Ago will be in stores on the 19th.
You can pre-order it here.
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My Three Songs 2-6-08

Posted at 12:02 PM on February 6, 2008 by Mac Wilson

Today's set comes to us courtesy of Sean in Bloomington. Today, he singles out three "lovely, lovely ladies" with "beautiful and expressive voices". Joanna James for her "soulful and sensual voice that makes [his] heart stop, Joyo Velarde for being the most voluptuous woman in hip hop, and Chan Marshall for her expressive voice that just makes you say, life is good."

1. Joanna James - "Desire"
2. Lyrics Born - "Over You"
3. Cat Power - "Willie"

Life is good, indeed.