The Current Music Blog: April 2008 Archive
The Stream 04/01/08
Posted at 8:55 AM on April 1, 2008
by Barb Abney
Oasis announce 5 North American dates.
Leonard Cohen to co-host America's Got Talent.
Today In Music History:
1939 - Rudolph Isley (Isley Brothers) was born.
1948 - Jimmy Cliff was born.
1969 - The Beach Boys sued Capitol Records for unpaid royalties and production fees.
1984 - Marvin Gaye was shot to death by his father.
1992 - Billy Idol was fined $2,000 for hitting a woman in the face.
2007 - Modest Mouse had the #1 album We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank.
The Stream 04/02/08
Posted at 9:00 AM on April 2, 2008
by Barb Abney
Watch a deleted scene from Juno where Ellen Page sings a Diablo Cody penned tune.
When April Fool's jokes go bad.
The Who to play an acoustic set for Teenage Cancer Trust
Today In Music History:
1939 - Marvin Gaye was born.
1947 - Emmylou Harris was born.
1961 - Keren Jane Woodward (Bananarama) was born.
1977 - Fleetwood Mac's "Rumors" was #1 (where it stayed for 31 weeks.)
1987 - Buddy Rich died.
1998 - Rob Pilatus (Milli Vanilli) was found dead in a German hotel.
The Stream 04/03/08
Posted at 9:10 AM on April 3, 2008
by Barb Abney
Reading and Leeds tickets have sold out.
Elvis and Elton show coming to a television near you.
Morrissey receives court-ordered apology.
Today In Music History:
1944 - Tony Orlando was born.
1943 - Richard Manuel (The Band) was born.
1962 - Mike Ness (Social Distortion) was born.
1969 - Jim Morrison was arrested by the FBI for interstate flight.
1990 - Sarah Vaughan died of lung cancer.
2007 - Keith Richards denied snorting the ashes of his late father.
Live Blogging 04/01/08
Posted at 9:06 AM on April 1, 2008
by Barb Abney
11:40 a.m. The Black Keys
Attack & Release was released today.
Attack & Release Is our CD Of The Week. Get your copy when you support us online.Watch the "Strange Times" video.
Read the Pitchfork interview.
They're playing First Avenue on April 11th.
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11:35 a.m. The Raconteurs
"Salute Your Solution" is the first single from the band's 2nd album Consolers Of The Lonely.
Dates and more here...
11:30 a.m. The New Pornographers
They're currently touring with Okkervil River.
They will also be playing Rock The Garden along with Cloud Cult, Bon Iver and Andrew Bird.
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11:25 a.m. Hot Chip
The band are playing First Avenue on April 18th.
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11:20 a.m. R.E.M.
They released Accelerate today.
They'll be on The Colbert Report tomorrow night.
More.
11:15 a.m. Local Music - Cloud Cult
Feel Good Ghosts (Tea-partying Through Tornadoes) will be released on April 8th.
Listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
They're playing First Avenue April 26th.
They will also be playing Rock The Garden along with The New Pornographers, Andrew Bird and Bon Iver
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10:55 a.m. These New Puritans
Lean more about the band here.
10:30 a.m. Elbow
Their latest is The Seldom Seen Kid. It will be released on the 22nd.
They're playing The Fineline on April 30th with The Watson Twins.
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10:15 a.m. Foals
The UK band will be playing The Entry on April 28th.
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Song Of The Day Info - Kaki King
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Kaki King with the tune "2 O'Clock" from her album Dreaming Of Revenge.
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9:50 a.m. Billy Bragg
You can still get "I Keep Faith," from his album Mr. Love & Justice on our Song Of The Day Podcast page.
Listen to his SxSW performance in our archives.
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9:40 a.m. MGMT
Their site is an excellent time waster!
9:35 a.m. Liz Phair
Exile In Guyville to be re-issued with DVD and bonus tracks.
9:30 a.m. Local Music - Spiritual Mansions
They're playing an all ages show this Friday night (4/4) at The Triple Rock for Askeleton's CD Release Show.
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9:20 a.m. The Watson Twins
Their new album Fire Songs will be in stores on June 24th.
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9:15 a.m. Jarvis Cocker
He's playing the Pitchfork Festival in July.
9:10 a.m. Smiths (related)
Morrissey's Greatest hits will be released on on double-vinyl today.
"My 3 Songs" for Tuesday
Posted at 2:13 PM on April 1, 2008
by Steve Seel
We seem to be doing a lot of dancing this week; maybe the weather is making people yearn for Spring so badly that they're trying to bring it on through sheer force of will.
Akex Loesch of St. Paul writes today, "(These are) my three favorite random get up and dance songs, in no particular order."
1) Mika, "Relax"
2) Sam & Dave, "Soul Man"
3) Ozomatli, "Can't Stop"
Facemelter Season Finale!
Posted at 3:31 AM on April 2, 2008
by Jill Riley
Brett and I had referred to Eddie Van Halen wailing on "Eruption" as the granddaddy of all facemelting guitar solos. Jimi Hendrix was blowing music minds with his guitar work way before Eddie's time! We thought it would only be appropriate to feature Jimi Hendrix on the last Facemelter episode of the season!
Brett and I got caught up in the rock and roll lifestyle, so we're taking a break from melting faces. Thanks for listening to our podcast, we had a blast. You can still go back and listen to all thirteen episodes of Facemelter.
May the shred be with you. If you enjoyed this podcast, let us know!
Live Blogging 04/02/08
Posted at 9:10 AM on April 2, 2008
by Barb Abney
Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
The Bravery on Conan
R.E.M. on The Colbert Report
11:25 a.m. Death Cab For Cutie
Narrow Stairs will be released May 13th.
They're playing The Orpheum on June 2nd.
They will be playing both Bonnaroo and Coachella this summer.
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11:15 a.m. Local Music - Atmosphere
Slug will be appearing at our next Fakebook performance.
They'll be releasing their new album, When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint... on the 22nd.
Here's the new video.
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10:45 a.m. The Rolling Stones
A remix of one of their classics isn't getting favorable reviews.
10:30 a.m. She & Him
Listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
Last week they announced a few more dates.
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Song Of The Day Info - Wye Oak
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Wye Oak with the tune "Warning" from their album If Children.
Listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
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9:40 a.m. The Kills
They're playing The Triple Rock on May 11th.
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9:30 a.m. Tokyo Police Club
Listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
They will be releasing Elephant Shell on April 22nd.
They're playing The Varsity Theatre on May 6th.
Their "tour/bathroom" blog.
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9:20 a.m. Andrew Bird
The Plug Independent Music Award winner has recently been blogging for The New York Times.
He will be playing Rock The Garden along with Cloud Cult, The New Pornographers and Bon Iver.
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9:10 a.m. The Heavy
Listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
Something else they did while at SxSW.
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My 3 Songs for Wednesday April 2, 2008
Posted at 12:04 PM on April 2, 2008
by Bill DeVille
For today's set Rick Linsk of St. Paul decided to keep it simple...pale, odd white guy segment...
Iggy Pop - Lust for Life
Tiny Tim - Tiptoe Through the Tulips
David Bowie - Heroes
Live Blogging 04/03/08
Posted at 9:52 AM on April 3, 2008
by Barb Abney
11:45 a.m. Local Music - Tapes 'n Tapes
Their new album Walk It Off will be released April 8th.
They want your help walking for charity.
They're playing Conan on April 9th and First Avenue on April 10th.
Last week they released a single in the UK.
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11:35 a.m. The Hold Steady
Will be in town next week for a concert for Lend a Hand, Hear the Band.
11:20 a.m. Elbow
Their latest is The Seldom Seen Kid. It will be released on the 22nd.
They're playing The Fineline on April 30th with The Watson Twins.
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10:50 a.m. Oasis
I predict many a headline about the fussing and fighting on this tour!
10:40 a.m. The Watson Twins
Their new album Fire Songs will be in stores on June 24th.
They're playing The Fineline on April 30th with Elbow.
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10:35 a.m. Bat For Lashes
News on warm up gigs before they hit the road with Radiohead.
10:25 a.m. Radio 4
They will be releasing their new EP through digital mediums exclusively.
10:20 a.m. Kanye West
Has launched a travel site??
He's playing Target Center on June 11th.
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10:15 a.m. Gnarls Barkley
The Odd Couple will be released next week.
Here's a great interview with the guys.
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Song Of The Day Info - The Dirtbombs
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring The Dirtbombs with the tune "Ever Lovin' Man" from We Have You Surrounded.
They're playing 7th Street Entry on May 3rd.
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9:50 a.m. The Black Keys
Attack & Release Is our CD Of The Week. Get your copy when you support us online.
Read the Pitchfork interview.
They're playing First Avenue on April 11th.
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9:35 a.m. Death Cab For Cutie
Narrow Stairs will be released May 13th.
They're playing The Orpheum on June 2nd.
They will be playing both Bonnaroo and Coachella this summer.
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9:20 a.m. The Raveonettes
Listen to/watch their SxSW performance in our archives.
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9:10 a.m. Fleet Foxes
They're playing 7th Street Entry on April 9th with Blitzen Trapper.
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My 3 Songs for Thursday 4/3/08
Posted at 12:08 PM on April 3, 2008
by Bill DeVille
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Sara Daly in Minneapolis simply had a Greg Dulli jones. She chose music from 3 of his projects...
Afghan Whigs - Faded
The Twilight Singers - God's Children
Gutter Twins - God's Children
nicely done Sara!
Current Song of the Day for Friday 4/4/08
Posted at 10:01 AM on April 4, 2008
by Bill DeVille
As usual on Friday's it a local tune! Today we feature veteran Twin Cities rockers, Rank Strangers w/a new tune from their new release, Tucke Des Objekts, Die....sorry I don't speak German!
Rank Strangers - The Vampire March
They will be special guests on the Local Show w/Chris Roberts this Sunday at 5pm.
Do the Shuffle
Posted at 7:25 PM on April 4, 2008
by Tony Lopez
(9 Comments)
Sorry for the late post, fellow Shufflers...
"Emma, Get Me a Lemon," The Walkmen
The New York City band is working on the proper follow-up to A Hundred
Miles Off, a yet-to-be-titled disc slated for release later this
spring. In the meantime, they released a song-for-song cover of Harry
Nilsson's 1974 album Pussy Cats to mostly tepid reviews. Did anybody hear
this thing?
"So Far to Go," Common
Co-starring D'Angelo. We first heard this beat on J Dilla's 2006
disc Donuts, which was released just three days before he died of
complications from lupus. "So Far to Go" was also featured on Dilla's
posthumously released album The Shining. Common explains Dilla's
influence. The sample is "Don't' Say Goodnight" by the Isley
Brothers.
"Hallelujah," Jeff Buckley
Is there a better cover of this song?
"Cherry Chapstick," Yo La Tengo
One of my favorite YLT songs, this is from And Then Nothing Turned
Itself Inside Out. Here's a cool live video.
"Roda Viva," Chico Buarque w/ MPB-4
A little samba for your Friday. Buarque was a little more conservative,
musically, than some of his Brazilian peers like Caetano Veloso,
Gilberto Gil, and Gal Costa. Of course, that didn't stop Brazil's
military dictatorship from harassing him. It was hard out there for a
Tropicalista!
Guest DJ Set 4-4-08
Posted at 9:42 PM on April 4, 2008
by Mark Wheat
Finally the weather feels like April...so it must be time for another set from our resident
First Friday of the Month DJ ESP aka Woody McBride, all new stuff released on his label Communique;
1. the push featuring dave wesley and casey borchért from rural minnesota and wisconsin - intention experiments
2. d + d (diego ro-k and diego cid0 from buenos aires - rewinder
3. james fusion from connecticut - escape from the elm city from
4. dj vic from sydney australia - inside job
5. dakota veer from madison wisc - proxy
6. k larm and j raninen from finland - plastic pudding
7. esp woody mcbride from planet lovetron - karmonic
8. noumenon aka skytree from st croix falls, wi mind at large
you can find out more about dj esp and communique records on www.woodymcbride.com
The Stream 04/07/08
Posted at 9:00 AM on April 7, 2008
by Barb Abney
Official Lollapalooza line-up.
Radiohead's answer to Facebook.
The scoop on the long awaited Flaming Lips Christmas On Mars release.
Today In Music History:
1915 - Billie Holiday was born.
1920 - Ravi Shankar was born.
1951 - Janis Ian was born.
1974 - Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets" was #1.
1994 - Singer Percy Sledge pleaded guilty to tax evasion.
Live Blogging 04/07/08
Posted at 9:11 AM on April 7, 2008
by Barb Abney
Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
The Mars Volta on Letterman (rerun)
Hot Chip on Conan
11:50 a.m. Clinic
They are set to release Do It! tomorrow.
Here's the Pitchfork review.
They're playing 7th Street Entry on May 13th.
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11:45 a.m. Local Music - Tapes 'n Tapes
Their new album Walk It Off will be released tomorrow.
Here's their recent in-studio.
They want your help walking for charity.
They're playing Conan on Wednesday and First Avenue on Thursday.
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11:35 a.m. Local Music - Mystery Palace
They're currently out on tour with Digitata.
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10:40 a.m. Neva Dinova
You May Already Be Dreaming will hit the shelves tomorrow.
They're playing The Entry with Ladyhawk on the 27th.
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10:35 a.m. Elbow
Their latest, The Seldom Seen Kid. will be released on the 22nd.
They're playing The Fineline on April 30th with The Watson Twins.
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10:20 a.m. Erykah Badu
New Amerykah is in stores now.
Get in on the remix contest here.
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Song Of The Day Info - The Kooks
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring The Kooks with the tune "Always Where I Need" from their album Konk which will be released stateside next week.
They're playing The Fineline on May 31st.
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9:50 a.m. Tokyo Police Club
Listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
They will be releasing Elephant Shell on April 22nd.
They're playing The Varsity Theatre on May 6th.
Their "tour/bathroom" blog.
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9:45 a.m. Andrew Bird
The Plug Independent Music Award winner has recently been blogging for The New York Times.
He will be playing Rock The Garden along with Cloud Cult, The New Pornographers and Bon Iver.
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9:30 a.m. Foals
The UK band will be playing The Entry on April 28th.
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9:15 a.m. The Hold Steady
Will be in town Thursday night for a concert for Lend a Hand, Hear the Band.
9:05 a.m. Yoav
You can vote for the "Club Thing" to be added to MTVu beginning at 11 a.m.
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My Three Songs - 4-7-08
Posted at 12:20 PM on April 7, 2008
by Mac Wilson
Today's socially-minded set comes to us courtesy of Allison Gamble of Duluth, MN.
1. Bruce Springsteen - "Eyes on the Prize"
2. Mavis Staples - "Down in Mississippi"
3. Dixie Chicks - "Not Ready to Make Nice"
In Allison's words: "I just watched a documentary on Pete Seeger, and that reminded me that music can be (in addition to just sounding good and being fun to listen to) capable of inspiring social change." She chose these three songs because they deal with cogent social issues of our day, in addition to being just plain great tracks.
The Stream 04/08/08
Posted at 8:49 AM on April 8, 2008
by Barb Abney
Preview tracks from the new My Morning Jacket album, Evil Urges.
Vote in the NME USA 2008 poll before time runs out.
Today In Music History:
1947 - Steve Howe (Yes) was born.
1963 - Julian Lennon was born.
1971 - Darren Jessee (Ben Folds Five) was born.
1994 - Kurt Cobain was discovered dead at his home in Seattle.
1998 - George Michael was arrested and later fined for a "lewd act."
2006 - Prince's 3121 was the #1 album in the country.
Live Blogging 04/08/08
Posted at 9:13 AM on April 8, 2008
by Barb Abney
Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
Kenna on Letterman (rerun)
11:40 a.m. Bob Mould
He was in recently for an in-studio performance.
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11:30 a.m. Joseph Arthur
Could We Survive is the first of the 4 EPs that he is releasing before late June. Crazy Rain is due for release next week and look for the next two EPs to hit shelves on May 13th and June 24th.
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11:25 a.m. The Raveonettes
See the live video of that song from their SxSW performance in our archives.
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11:20 a.m. Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks
Listen to their in-studio performance/interview in our archives.
Kim Deal (Breeders) spoke of Malkmus in a recent interview.
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10:55 a.m. Gnarls Barkley
Are they playing Austin City Limits Festival?
They are playing SNL this weekend.
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10:45 a.m. Local Music - Atmosphere
Slug will be appearing at our next Fakebook performance.
They'll be releasing their new album, When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint... on the 22nd.
When Paste magazine received the CD promo-pack...
Here's the new video.
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10:35 a.m. Serge Gainsbourg
The old-school video for this tune.
10:15 a.m. The Black Keys
They're playing First Avenue AND The Entry Friday night.
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Song Of The Day Info - Clinic
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Clinic with the tune "The Witch" from their album Do It! which was released today.
Here's the Pitchfork review.
They're playing 7th Street Entry on May 13th.
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9:50 a.m. Local Music - Big Trouble
The Crescent Moon Is In Big Trouble EP is out now.
They're playing Dixie's on Grand in St. Paul this weekend.
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9:40 a.m. Local Music - Tapes 'n Tapes
Their new album Walk It Off is in stores today.
Here's their recent in-studio.
They want your help walking for charity.
They're playing Conan tomorrow and First Avenue on Thursday.
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9:35 a.m. Local Music - The Plastic Constellations
They're playing an In-Store at Electric Fetus next Tuesday.
The CD release party for We Appreciate You is April 19th at First Avenue.
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9:30 a.m The National
A Skin, A Night, the DVD detailing the making of Boxer will be released on May 20th.
Watch the trailer here.
Pre-order it here.
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9:15 a.m. The Heavy
Listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
Something else they did while at SxSW.
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My Three Songs - 4-8-08
Posted at 12:15 PM on April 8, 2008
by Mac Wilson
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This afternoon's My Three Songs set was submitted by Paige Guggemos of Minneapolis. In her words, "It's been weeks now, and I can't get these three songs out of my head! They're all magical for different reasons..."
1. Cloud Cult - "Everybody Here Is a Cloud"
2. Bon Iver - "Skinny Love"
3. Pixies - "Debaser"
Nice third-act twist there, Paige. You know, "Skinny Love" and "Debaser" are two of the most pervasive earworms for me, too. I mean that in a good way, of course.
The Stream 04/09/08
Posted at 8:54 AM on April 9, 2008
by Barb Abney
Mountain Goats to play upcoming benefit shows.
Pete Doherty spending two weeks in jail.
Matthew Sweet to release 10th studio effort in July.
Today In Music History:
1932- Carl Perkins was born.
1956 - Gene Vincent recorded "Bebop-A-Lula".
1970 - Paul McCartney announced official split of Beatles.
1977 - Abba's "Dancing Queen" was #1.
1980 - Albert Hammond Jr. was born.
1988 - Dave Prater (Sam & Dave) died in a car accident.
1989 - Bill Wyman announced his upcoming marriage to 19-year old Mandy Smith.
Live Blogging 04/09/08
Posted at 9:17 AM on April 9, 2008
by Barb Abney
Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
Tapes 'n Tapes on Conan
Human Giant on Jimmy Kimmel
11:40 a.m. Big Star
They're playing London's Rhythm Festival this summer.
11:30 a.m. Death Cab For Cutie
Narrow Stairs will be released May 13th.
They're playing The Orpheum on June 2nd.
They will be playing both Bonnaroo and Coachella this summer.
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11:15 a.m. Elbow
Their latest, The Seldom Seen Kid. will be released on the 22nd.
They're playing The Fineline on April 30th with The Watson Twins.
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10:50 a.m. The Ruby Suns
The New Zealand outfit has upcoming dates with Architecture in Helsinki and Foals. They'll also be playing the Pitchfork Festival later this summer.
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10:40 a.m. Local Music - The Dynamiters
They're playing Lend a Hand, Hear the Band along with The Hold Steady tomorrow night.
Their EP release show is next weekend (the 19th) at The Triple Rock.
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10:30 a.m. VHS Or Beta
The band is holding a video contest for their next single (the winner gets a Zune.)
10:20 a.m. Foals
They will be playing The Entry on April 28th.
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Song Of The Day Info - Tokyo Police Club
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Tokyo Police Club with the tune "In A Cave" from their album Elephant Shell, which will be released on April 22nd.
They're playing The Varsity Theatre on May 6th.
Listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
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9:50 a.m. The Smiths
In June, a visual review of The Queen Is Dead will be released on DVD.
9:30 a.m. R.E.M.
We reviewed their latest record Accelerate last night on Musicheads.
Get the podcast here.
More.
9:20 a.m. Devotchka
They're playing First Avenue with Basia Bulat on May 7th.
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9:10 a.m. The Watson Twins
Their new album Fire Songs will be in stores on June 24th.
They're playing The Fineline on April 30th with Elbow.
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9:00 a.m. Tom Waits
It's been rumored that he's going to tour this summer.
My 3 Songs for Wednesday 4/9/08
Posted at 12:06 PM on April 9, 2008
by Bill DeVille
Stephanie Mock in Washington DC selectaed today's tunes. She selected them because they are upbeat, fun & just what you need to start the afternoon. Well said, Stephanie!
Of Montreal - Disconnect the Dots
Rilo Kiley - Silver Lining
The Sounds - Much Too Long
The Stream 04/10/08
Posted at 8:52 AM on April 10, 2008
by Barb Abney
Prince added to Coachella line-up.
The Heart Is a Drum Machine is a new music documentary currently in production.
Today In Music History:
1959 - Brian Setzer was born.
1959 - Katrina Leskanich (Katrina And The Waves) was born.
1964 - Alan 'Reni' Wren (The Stone Roses) was born.
1976 - Frampton Comes Alive was the #1 album.
1990 - Tom Waits took Doritos Chips to court for using a sound-alike on radio ads.
1999 - A charity tribute concert for the late Linda McCartney was held in the UK.
Live Blogging 04/10/08
Posted at 9:17 AM on April 10, 2008
by Barb Abney
11:55 a.m. Secret Gig Poll
So, who do you think is playing this show?
11:50 a.m. Local Music - Love In October
Pontus, The Devil, and Me is available now.
Check out their brand new video and a story here.
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11:40 a.m. Local Music - Solid Gold
They're playing Uptown Bar & Cafe next week.
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11:15 a.m. Brian Setzer
There's a pre-sale going on until ten o'clock tonight for his Atlantic City Christmas show in November.
11:00 a.m. Andrew Bird
The Plug Independent Music Award winner has recently been blogging for The New York Times.
He will be playing Rock The Garden along with Cloud Cult, The New Pornographers and Bon Iver.
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10:30 a.m. Bon Iver
Last months AV Club interview with Justin.
They're playing The Turf Club Saturday night.
They will also be playing Rock The Garden along with Cloud Cult, The New Pornographers and Andrew Bird.
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10:15 a.m. Lupe Fiasco
He's playing Target Center along with Kanye on June 11th.
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Song Of The Day Info - Local Music - Cloud Cult
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Cloud Cult with the tune "Story Of The Grandson Of Jesus" from their album Feel Good Ghosts (Tea-partying Through Tornadoes) which was released earlier this week. It's also our CD Of The Week. Get your copy when you support us online.
Listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
They're playing First Avenue April 26th.
They will also be playing Rock The Garden along with The New Pornographers, Andrew Bird and Bon Iver
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9:50 a.m. Local Music - Doomtree
They're playing The Plastic Constellation's CD release show at First Avenue next weekend.
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9:40 a.m. R.E.M.
Accelerate is #2 on the charts.
We reviewed it earlier this week on Musicheads.
Get the podcast here.
9:35 a.m. Jarvis Cocker
He'll be giving a songwriting lecture this summer.
9:25 a.m. The Kooks
You can still grab the tune "Always Where I Need" for FREE on our Song Of The Day Podcast page. Their album Konk will be released stateside next week.
They recently talked to NME about their former bassist.
They're playing The Fineline on May 31st.
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9:15 a.m. Gnarls Barkley
Here's a great feature article on the duo.
Are they playing Austin City Limits Festival?
They are playing SNL this weekend.
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9:00 a.m. American Music Club
They're playing Turf Club tonight.
They'll be stopping by for an in-studio interview/performance before the show.
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"My 3 Songs" for Thursday
Posted at 1:58 PM on April 10, 2008
by Steve Seel
People think I'm insane when I say I'm glad to be home after spending a week in Florida visiting the family. Okay, so I'm not crazy about coming back to a winter storm warning. But let's just say home is where the heart is.
Still, Cassi Benik of Eagan has a summery set today ... to make us all ache even more for that change of season that keeps feeling just out-of-reach. She says, "(These tunes) remind me of summer and make me want to drive my my windows down!"
1) Lily Allen, "LDN"
2) Atmosphere, "Summertime"
3) Peter Bjorn and John, "Young Folks"
More Songs Considered
Posted at 9:00 PM on April 10, 2008
by Mark Wheat
This week I got to use the experience of being on Musicheads and was very pleased to be asked to guest on a podcast done by our friends at NPR,
The Stream 04/11/08
Posted at 8:52 AM on April 11, 2008
by Barb Abney
The view from M.I.A.'s Brooklyn apartment.
Ballet meets Big Boi (Outkast).
Vanilla Ice has been arrested.
Today In Music History:
1956 - Neville Staples was born.
1958 - Stuart Adamson (Big Country) was born.
1966 - Lisa Stansfield was born.
1981 - Eddie Van Halen married Valerie Bertinelli.
1994 - Oasis released their first single "Supersonic."
Live Blogging 04/11/08
Posted at 9:17 AM on April 11, 2008
by Barb Abney
11:40 a.m. Local Music - Tapes 'n Tapes
Walk It Off is in stores now.
Here's their performance on Conan.
Here's their recent in-studio.
They want your help walking for charity.
More..
11:15 a.m. Foals
They will be playing The Entry on April 28th.
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10:45 a.m. Prince
The $4 million dollars to play Coachella speculation.
Wanna do some math?
"Little Red Corvette" is a tune from his 1982 album 1999.
The average price of a 1982 Corvette these days is around $18,000.
$4,000,000 divided by $18,000 is 222.
Prince could buy 222 Corvettes with the money he is (reportedly) making from playing one gig!
10:40 a.m. Local Music - Cloud Cult
You can still get the tune "Story Of The Grandson Of Jesus" on our Song Of The Day Podcast page.
Feel Good Ghosts (Tea-partying Through Tornadoes) is our CD Of The Week.
Listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
They're playing First Avenue April 26th.
They will also be playing Rock The Garden along with The New Pornographers, Andrew Bird and Bon Iver
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10:25 a.m. The Watson Twins
Their new album Fire Songs will be in stores on June 24th.
They're playing The Fineline on April 30th with Elbow.
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10:20 a.m. Local Music - Brother Ali
He'll be appearing at our next Fakebook performance.
He's also part of Soundset '08 on May 25th.
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Song Of The Day Info - Local Music - The Floorshakers
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring The Floorshakers with the tune "Working Man."
Hear from them again this Sunday night on The Local Show with Chris Roberts.
They're playing The Turf Club on May 8th
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9:40 a.m. Local Music - Dan Wilson
Here's what he's been up to lately.
9:30 a.m. The Wombats
"..no takey offey for planey waney.." blog.
Here's the "Moving To New York" video.
9:00 a.m. The Mounatin Goats
The update from John Darniell.
Do the Shuffle
Posted at 12:02 PM on April 11, 2008
by Tony Lopez
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One last time, brothers and sisters!
"Kick Out the Jams," MC5
Ahh, yes, the Motor City 5, featuring lead singer Rob Tyner, a finalist in the homeliest rock-n-roller contest. He knew how to sport an afro, though.
"Ordinary Guy," Joe Bataan
Part of the great roster of Fania artists in the late 60's. Coining the term "salsoul," he was an early practitioner of an R&B and Latin blend. This song is great because it starts out mellow and then morphs into a killer salsa beat. Fania has reissued most of his early records and they're worth looking for. I also put this song on a recent Muxtape.
"Blue Train," John Coltrane
The title track to his 1957 Blue Note release. It features Lee Morgan on trumpet, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Paul Chambers on bass, Kenny Drew on piano, and Philly Joe Jones on drums. A perfect tune for a blue day.
"A Grain of Salt," John Doe
During Bill Deville's Ironman day of broadcasting at SXSW, he had a chance to hang out with the former X frontman. How cool is that?
"Don't Knock My Love, Part 1," Wilson Pickett
It reached #1 on the U.S. R&B charts in 1971.
I consider myself lucky to have been part of the original line-up of hosts that helped launch The Current. What a crazy experiment! And what a ride it's been. But, now it's time for me to step aside and devote all my energy to The Radio Talking Book Network.
Tomorrow will be my last on-air shift. I leave DTS in the capable hands of Mac Wilson. I'll be checking in every once in a while to say hello. Until then, shuffle on!
"My 3 Songs" for Friday
Posted at 1:35 PM on April 11, 2008
by Steve Seel
Elisabeth Pederson of Maple Grove MN says of her songs today, "They all remind me of really awesome people, and really fun moments in my life. And I love 89.3 -- this is the station. I would love so much for one of my songs to be played during this!" Well Elisabeth, you got three of 'em.
1) Modest Mouse, "Blame It On the Tetons"
2) Bloc Party, "Plans"
3) Postal Service, "Nothing Better"
Guest DJ Set 4-11
Posted at 9:17 PM on April 11, 2008
by Mark Wheat
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Sasha & Digweed are playing at Epic (the old Quest space) on Tuesday night.
So I thought we should have a set from Sasha's classic progressive house standard; 'Fundacion';
Adam Johnson - "Four Squares"
Swayzak - "Another Way (Richard Davies Mix)
Beanfield - "Tides" (Carl Craig Remix)
Kosmas Epsilon - "Innocent Thoughts"
Funk Da Void - "All That Matters"
Closer Musik - "One Two Three"
Phonique - 99 & A Half featuring Alexander East (I:Cube Remix)
Holden & Thompson - "Come To Me"
Next Week another local set, 5 times City Pages "Best DJ", Jake Rudh of 'Transmission' a weekly night of pop fun at Clubhouse Jaeger. Check next week's CP "Best of.." issue then tune in to hear what he sounds like!
The Stream 04/14/08
Posted at 8:51 AM on April 14, 2008
by Barb Abney
The Raconteurs tour starts tonight. - They were featured on Weekend Edition yesterday.
Noel Gallagher (Oasis) speaks out against Jay Z's headlining slot on European festival.
Mika vs. Mika: Will someone have to change their name?
Today In Music History:
1935 - Loretta Lynn was born.
1945 - Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple) was born.
1967 - David Bowie's The Laughing Gnome was released in the UK.
1968 - Phil Spector married Veronica Bennett (Ronettes singer.)
1976 - Eric Faulkner (The Bay City Rollers) nearly died after accidentally taking a drug overdose.
1979 - The Doobie Brothers tune "What A Fool Believes" was #1.
1980 - Win Butler (Arcade Fire) was born.
1994 - Kurt Cobain was cremated.
Live Blogging 04/14/08
Posted at 9:21 AM on April 14, 2008
by Barb Abney
Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
Spoon on Conan (rerun)
Daniel Lanois on Craig Ferguson
Morrissey on Carson Daly (rerun)
11:15 a.m. Tokyo Police Club
Elephant Shell, will be released on April 22nd.
You can still get the tune "In A Cave" on our Song Of The Day Podcast page.
They're playing The Varsity Theatre on May 6th.
Listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
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10:35 a.m. Mates Of State
Their Babble Blog is a must-read for parents.
10:30 a.m. Kate Nash
She's playing the NME Awards Tour with The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players at First Avenue on May 3rd.
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Song Of The Day Info - The Ruby Suns
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring The Ruby Suns with the tune "Tane Mahuta"
from their album Sea Lion.
The New Zealand outfit has upcoming dates with Architecture in Helsinki and Foals. They'll also be playing the Pitchfork Festival later this summer.
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9:40 a.m. Syd Barrett
The (reported) history of the recording of The Madcap Lights is fascinating.
9:30 a.m. The Wombats
Here's the "Moving To New York" video.
9:20 a.m. The New Pornographers
They're currently touring with Okkervil River.
They will also be playing Rock The Garden along with Cloud Cult, Bon Iver and Andrew Bird.
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9:10 a.m. Billy Bragg
Mr. Love & Justice will be released domestically next week.
Listen to his SxSW performance in our archives.
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"My 3 Songs" for Monday
Posted at 12:37 PM on April 14, 2008
by Steve Seel
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A melancholy Monday set today, from Julie Carroll of Mpls, who writes: "Because breaking up is hard to do!"
1) Feist, "So Sorry"
2) MGMT, "Youth"
3) Silversun Pickups, "Kissing Familes"
Nice crescendo of emotion in that set, Julie ... otherwise, hope everbody's hearts heal soon.
Meanwhile, a separate observation: has anybody ever noticed how Brian Aubert of Silversun Pickups sounds like Lindsey Buckingham when his singing gets more hysterical?
The Stream 04/15/08
Posted at 8:48 AM on April 15, 2008
by Barb Abney
Big Bonnaroo announcement coming Thursday!
Official line-up for Austin City Limits Festival announced.
Smashing Pumpkins inducted into Hollywood RockWalk.
Amy Winehouse recording new James Bond theme.
Today In Music History:
1894 - Bessie Smith was born.
1944 - Dave Edmunds was born.
1965 - Linda Perry (4 Non Blondes) was born.
1968 - Edward O'Brien (Radiohead) was born.
1982 - Billy Joel was hospitalized after breaking his left wrist in a motorcycle accident.
1989 - The Fine Young Cannibals' tune "She Drives Me Crazy" was #1.
1996 - Some of Jerry Garcia's ashes were scattered near the Golden Gate Bridge. 2001 - Joey Ramone died.
Live Blogging 04/15/08
Posted at 9:23 AM on April 15, 2008
by Barb Abney
11:50 a.m. Supergrass
News on the release date and upcoming tour with Foo Fighters.
11:30 a.m. Cassettes Won't Listen
Learn more about them here.
11:15 a.m. Portishead
Pre-order the Third boxset here.
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11:00 a.m. Local Music - The Glad Version
Wanna be an extra in their video?
They're playing Sam Keenan's CD release show at The Triple Rock this Friday night.
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10:55 a.m. The Breeders
They're playing First Avenue on May 30th.
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10:40 a.m. Ryan Adams
I predict that in a few months this will be referred to as "the year's most explosive tour."
He's got a new blog.
10:20 a.m. Sun Kil Moon
The new album, April is out now.
There's also a hard covered lyrics book & limited edition CD available here.
They are playing The Varsity on June 6th.
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Song Of The Day Info - Connie Price & The Keystones
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Connie Price & The Keystones with the tune "High Life" from their album, Tell Me Something.
They're playing The Varsity on April 21st.
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9:40 a.m. Jamie Lidell
His new record Jim hits the shelves on April 29th.
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9:20 a.m. Clinic
They're playing 7th Street Entry on May 13th.
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9:00 a.m. Tori Amos
Her songs explained via comic book.
"My 3 Songs" for Tuesday
Posted at 12:38 PM on April 15, 2008
by Steve Seel
Nothing like a carefully chosen combo of songs to help us through tough times. Mary Colon of Mpls writes today, "I'm going through a long and painful divorce, and (these songs) comfort me."
1) The Waterboys, "Fisherman's Blues"
2) Damien Rice, "The Blower's Daughter"
3) Edith Piaf, "La Vie En Rose"
Thanks, Mary. These tunes may have private meaning for you, but I think sharing them in public made a connection. I certainly felt it. Best of luck to you.
Do You Still Go "Record" Shopping?
Posted at 7:49 PM on April 15, 2008
by Mark Wheat
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Record Store Day is coming up on Saturday. There's tons of special giveaways, hand outs, performances and releases happening to coincide with this, a day to pump the peeps who are still trying to make a living out of selling music in a store! Some bands are finding crazy ways to get involved, like Menomena's Foosball Challenge!
I'm getting involved by helping Keri Miller put a show together for this Friday's 'MidMorning'. Do you still like going to the store to buy music, why? I'd like to include some of your stories about fave record stores...in-stores, the counter staff, the smell! Maybe we'll get time to cover the resugence of vinyl sales, did you see Chris Robert's story? Then tune in and call in Friday at 9a.m. on KNOW 91.1FM and then go to your fave store on Saturday!
The Stream 04/16/08
Posted at 8:50 AM on April 16, 2008
by Barb Abney
Pitchfork talks up Rock The Garden.
Original Jane's Addiction line-up to reunite for NME awards.
Sub Pop celebrates it's 20th anniversary with SP20 festival.
Today In Music History:
1924 - Henry Mancini was born.
1935 - Bobby Vinton was born.
1939 - Dusty Springfield was born.
1947 - Gerry Rafferty was born.
1956 - Buddy Holly released his first single, "Blue Days, Black Nights''.
1964 - Dave Pirner was born.
1999 - Skip Spence (founding member of Jefferson Airplane) died.
Live Blogging 04/16/08
Posted at 9:22 AM on April 16, 2008
by Barb Abney
Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
The Gossip on Letterman
11:55 a.m. Clinic
They're playing 7th Street Entry on May 13th.
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11:30 a.m. Fleet Foxes
They're currently wrapping up their tour with Blitzen Trapper.
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11:15 a.m. Jamie Lidell
His new record Jim hits the shelves on April 29th.
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10:50 a.m. The Ting Tings
They'll be touring the US this summer.
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10:40 a.m. Tall Firs
They released Too Old To Die Young earlier this month.
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10:25 a.m. Hot Chip
They're playing First Avenue Friday night.
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Song Of The Day Info - The Dodos
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring The Dodos with the tune "Fools" from their sophomore release Visiter.
Here's the P-fork review the record.
They're playing TONS of festivals this summer!
More here and/or here.
9:45 a.m. Local Music - Cepia
There's a show at Kitty Cat Klub on the 25th.
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9:30 a.m. Connie Price & The Keystones
You can still grab the tune "High Life" on our Song Of The Day Podcast page.
They're playing The Varsity on April 21st.
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9:20 a.m. Adele
The British artist has been called "The new Amy Winehouse."
She won the Critic's Choice award at this year's BRIT awards.
She's playing Theatre De La Jeune Lune on June 2nd.
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9:10 a.m. Devotchka
They're playing First Avenue with Basia Bulat on May 7th.
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The Stream 04/17/08
Posted at 8:54 AM on April 17, 2008
by Barb Abney
Bonnaroo update: Widespread Panic and others added.
Radiohead featured in basketball commercial.
Today In Music History:
1955 - Pete Shelley was born.
1964 - Maynard James Keenan was born.
1970 - Johnny Cash played at The White House. (Nixon reportedly requested "A Boy Named Sue")
1974 - Vinnie Taylor (Sha Na Na) died.
1987 - Carlton Barret (The Wailers) was killed.
1989 - Linda McCartney died.
Live Blogging 04/17/08
Posted at 9:19 AM on April 17, 2008
by Barb Abney
11:50 a.m. Elbow
Their latest, The Seldom Seen Kid. will be released on the 22nd.
They're playing The Fineline on April 30th with The Watson Twins.
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11:45 a.m. The Black Keys
They're featured on this week's episode of Musicheads.
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11:25 a.m. Local Music - Retribution Gospel Choir
They'll be playing The Varsity on June 6th along with Mark Kozelek.
Here's the P-fork review of the full length debut.
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10:50 a.m. Local Music - Tapes 'n Tapes
Here's their performance on Conan.
Here's their recent in-studio.
They want your help walking for charity.
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10:30 a.m. Bon Iver
Last months AV Club interview with Justin.
They will also be playing Rock The Garden along with Cloud Cult, The New Pornographers and Andrew Bird.
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10:20 a.m. The Bravery
They're playing The Fineline Sunday night.
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10:15 a.m. Portishead
Pre-order the Third boxset here.
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Song Of The Day Info - Foals
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Foals with the tune "Balloons" from their album Antidotes.
They will be playing The Entry on April 28th.
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9:45 a.m. The Kooks
Konk is our CD of the week.
They recently talked to NME about their former bassist.
They're playing The Fineline on May 31st.
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9:40 a.m. Local Music - Brother Ali
He'll be appearing at Saturday nights SOLD OUT Fakebook performance.
He's also part of Soundset '08 on May 25th.
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9:30 a.m. Local Music - Jayber Crow
Their CD release show for Two Short Stories is this Saturday night at The Nomad along with Spider John Koerner.
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9:20 a.m. The Golden Republic
The band has broken up.
9:15 a.m. Aimee Mann
Her new release, Smilers will be in stores June 3rd.
She's playing The Minnesota Zoo on June 12th.
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9:05 a.m. The Watson Twins
Their new album Fire Songs will be in stores on June 24th.
They're playing The Fineline on April 30th with Elbow.
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The Stream 04/18/08
Posted at 9:00 AM on April 18, 2008
by Barb Abney
Joy Division documentary and Joy Division inspired Zune to hit shelves in June.
MySpace to premier new music from Atmosphere, Flight Of The Conchords and more.
Snoop Dogg next soap opera star?
Today In Music History:
1924 - Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown was born.
1946 - Skip Spence (Moby Grape) was born.
1958 - Lee Pattinson (bassist Echo and Bunnymen) was born.
1964 - Jim Ellison (Material Issue) was born.
1975 - John Lennon released "Stand By Me."
"My 3 Songs" for Thursday
Posted at 4:50 PM on April 17, 2008
by Steve Seel
(1 Comments)
Morgan Bray of Maplewood writes today, "I love The Alarmists; 'Soldados' is my favorite song, gotta support local music! Also, Michael Franti is one of the most amazing and humble musicians I have ever seen. (And the reason for the final song:) It's just awesome!"
1) The Alarmists, "Soldados"
2) Michael Franti and Spearhead, "Yell Fire!"
3) The Black Keys, "10 A.M. Automatic"
Thanks Morgan!
Do The Shuffle
Posted at 1:45 PM on April 18, 2008
by Mac Wilson
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Hey there. Tony Lopez has passed the "Do the Shuffle" baton on to me, so I'll be posting a different random 5-song set from my "mp3" player every Friday. Feel free to post your own set in the comments section.
Eels - "Elizabeth on the Bathroom Floor"
A haunting little sketch that kicks off what is arguably Eels' magnum opus, Electro-Shock Blues. It perfectly captures the woozy dread of waking up in front of the toilet. E is a fascinating character, and for some more insights into his head, be sure to check out his in-studio performance and interview with Mary Lucia from a few weeks ago.
The Smiths - "Still Ill"
Tony was not the biggest Smiths fan, so I look forward to bringing you plenty of the lads from Manchester. I probably enjoy the pure sounds of their debut more than any of their other albums.
The Fiery Furnaces - "My Egyptian Grammar"
Mildly cute song from their newest, underwhelming effort, Widow City. Unless their next album really does turn out to be the great lost ABBA record, I'm on the verge of giving up on the Friedbergers.
Michael Penn - "Walter Reed"
Oddly, this track from Penn's Mr. Hollywood 1947 concept album was written long before the recent scandals broke.
The Mountain Goats - "Tianchi Lake"
Mark Wheat really loved this number when he discussed the new album Heretic Pride on Musicheads. It's an actual lake on the border between China and North Korea (not the border between Greece and Albania -- a cookie to anyone who gets the reference) that is reportedly haunted by a Nessie-esque sea creature.
Live Blogging 04/18/08
Posted at 9:08 AM on April 18, 2008
by Barb Abney
Tunes On The Telly Tonight/This Weekend:
Liam Finn on Craig Ferguson
Lyrics Born on Jimmy
The Kooks on Conan
Tomorrow Night
Vampire Weekend on SNL
11:45 a.m. The Breeders
They're playing First Avenue on May 30th.
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11:30 a.m. Death Cab For Cutie
Narrow Stairs will be released May 13th.
They're playing The Orpheum on June 2nd.
They will be playing both Bonnaroo and Coachella this summer.
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11:20 a.m. Aimee Mann
Her new release, Smilers will be in stores June 3rd.
She's playing The Minnesota Zoo on June 12th.
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11:00 a.m. Public Enemy
Tomorrow nights fakebook has SOLD OUT!
10:50 a.m. Andrew Bird
The Plug Independent Music Award winner has recently been blogging for The New York Times.
He will be playing Rock The Garden along with Cloud Cult, The New Pornographers and Bon Iver.
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10:40 a.m. Devotchka
They're playing First Avenue with Basia Bulat on May 7th.
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10:35 a.m. Local Music - The Plastic Constellations
Their CD release party for We Appreciate You is tomorrow night at First Avenue.
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10:15 a.m. Jamie Lidell
His new record Jim hits the shelves on April 29th.
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Song Of The Day Info - Local Music - The Deaths
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring The Deaths with the tune "It Takes Time" from their album Centralia which will be released Tuesday.
Hear from them again this Sunday night on The Local Show with Chris Roberts.
On Wednesday night (April 23rd) Transmission will host a listening party where you can preview the new record and win a copy.
The CD release show is next Saturday April 26th at the Turf Club.
More here and or here.
9:50 a.m. Local Music - Cloud Cult
Listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
They're playing First Avenue April 26th.
They will also be playing Rock The Garden along with The New Pornographers, Andrew Bird and Bon Iver
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9:30 a.m. M83
Their latest, Saturdays = Youth is in stores now.
They're playing The Triple Rock on May 28th.
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9:15 a.m. Foals
You can still grab the tune "Balloons" on our Song Of The Day Podcast page.
They will be playing The Entry on April 28th.
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9:05 a.m. Sun Kil Moon
The new album, April is out now.
There's also a hard covered lyrics book & limited edition CD available here.
They are playing The Varsity on June 6th along with Retribution Gospel Choir.
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"My 3 Songs" for Friday
Posted at 2:40 PM on April 18, 2008
by Steve Seel
Hoo boy, some Friday fun today. Trisha Harms of Mpls submits: "Who doesn't love the Hanks? I love them so much I even named my car 'Ol' Hank'."
1) Hank Williams, "Hey Good Lookin'"
2) Hank Williams Jr., "Family Tradition"
3) Hank WIlliam III, "Thrown Out of the Bar"
I remarked that I thought this might be the first time that Bocephus had made an appearance on our airwaves, but a couple of listeners straigtened me out.
Record Store Day!
Posted at 7:47 PM on April 18, 2008
by Mark Wheat
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Saturday is being celebrated by indie record stores all over the nation and in the UK, we should make it an annual event! Thanks to Keri Miller for putting together the Midmorning show with myself and Bob Fuchs from Electric Fetus. We talked about what makes people want to still go to a store and still buy vinyl! They'll be celebrating, with giveaways and sales tomorrow, as will the other indie record stores in town;
Treehouse Records (2557 Lyndale Ave South)
Roadrunner Records (4304 Nicollet Ave South).
All the Down in the Valley and Cheapo locations, and for all you dance music fans;Vital Vinyl, just off Nicollet on 15th Street.
Coincidentally another record store success story, Fifth Element on Hennepin Avenue at 23rd, is celebrating another big event on Tuesday night at Midnight, the release of the new Atmosphere! Slug and Ant will be there signing stuff, take plenty of lemons!
Some of my fave out of town stores are available to enjoy on the web too;
Rough Trade in London.
Other Music in NYC.
Amoeba in L.A. and San Francisco.
You can catch up on the discussion we started ealier in the week here, and for Alison who asked about a turntable, we are lucky enough to have one of the finest dealers in town, Jerry Raskin's.
Thanks for all the great stories, the Josiah Xmas Day jaunt reminded me of being at Northern Lights on the corner of Hennepin Ave and 7th Street just before Xmas one year (85 86?) when the Flaming Lips played an in-store and did a version of "Little Drummer Boy". Good times!!
Guest DJ Set 4-18
Posted at 9:01 PM on April 18, 2008
by Mark Wheat
Another local lad this week! Jake Rudh is the maestro behind ;
TRANSMISSION @ Clubhouse Jager every Wednesday night from 10pm - 2am.
923 Washington Ave and 10th St. North
He does play new stuff, in fact he has release parties for a lot of the stuff we play, but I asked him for a set of mostly older, short and sweet faves from his deep collection;
1. 'Time of the Season' - The Zombies
2. 'Father's Name Was Dad' - Fire
3. 'Hi-Ya' - Headlights
4. 'Three Girl Rhumba' - Wire
5. 'Annie' - Elastica
6. 'Eddies Gun' - The Kooks
7. 'Another Pill' - Ciao Bella
8. 'So You Say' - The Bird & The Bee
9. 'Tainted Love' - Gloria Jones
10. 'I Can't Explain' - The Who
11. '(I'm Not Your) Steppin Stone' - The Monkees
12. Syd Barrett on psychedelics
13. 'The Big Hurt' - Miss Toni Fisher
14. 'Don't You Know' - Devo
15. 'Alchimie' - Plasticines
16.' Man In The Grey Flannel Suit' - The Deaths
The re-issue's are (almost) here!
Posted at 11:14 AM on April 20, 2008
by Bill DeVille
I'm so exited! The 1st 4 albums by the Twin Cities own Replacements will be re-issued on Tuesday by Rhino Records. These are the Deluxe Editions of The Replacements classics, Let it Be, Sorry Ma, I Forgot to Take Out the Trash, Stink, and Hootenanny.
When Rhino Records re-issue something they always do it first class. These 'Mats' releases are no exception. All 4 feature the original artwork, wonderful liner notes & BONUS tracks. All four of them are loaded. Color Me Impressed!
The Deluxe Edition of Sorry Ma...features 13 bonus tunes, including my favorite Replacements flipside, "If Only You Were Lonely" which was originally the b-side of the 1981 single "I'm in Trouble." This song, for me, makes it worth buying. It was always a hard to find song. I have fond memories from the 80's of sitting at the CC Club in Minneapolis and it always seemed to be playing on the jukebox. After a few beers it seemed to be everybody's "go to" song. The band was instrumental in selecting all the bonus tracks. Hootenanny features 7 bonus tracks, six of them previously unreleased, including an alternate take on "Treatment Bound" & also features "Lookin' For Ya," a song originally found, believe it or not, on Trackin' Up North, a talent search contest compilation album released by a Duluth radio station!
The Replacement Deluxe Editions are almost Within Your Reach. Find 'em in your favorite independent record store Tuesday.
The Stream 04/21/08
Posted at 8:55 AM on April 21, 2008
by Barb Abney
Radiohead, Amy Winehouse and others nominated for Ivor Novello music awards.
Neko Case injured her ankle and has left The New Pornographers tour.
Watch as Ryan Adams goes blonde!
Today In Music History:
1947 - James Osterberg (Iggy Pop) was born.
1959 - Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) was born.
1959 - Robert Smith (The Cure) was born.
1960 - Dick Clark testified before a congressional committee about payola.
1976 - Eric Carmen (Ex-Raspberries) entered the charts with "All By Myself."
1982 - The Clash cancelled a tour when Joe Strummer disappeared for three weeks.
1990 - Sinéad O'Connor's cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U" was #1.
2001 - Peter Buck (R.E.M.) was arrested for being drunk on an aircraft.
Live Blogging 04/21/08
Posted at 9:20 AM on April 21, 2008
by Barb Abney
Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
Grizzly Bear on Conan
11:55 a.m. Local Music - The Owls
They're playing The Deaths CD release show is next Saturday at the Turf Club.
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11:35 a.m. Portishead
Third will be released next week.
Pre-order the limited edition double vinyl Third boxset here.
Is their Myspace icon from the movie They Live?
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11:25 a.m. We Are Scientists
Brain Thrust Mastery will finally be release domestically on May 13th.
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11:20 a.m. Sun Kil Moon
They're playing The Varsity on June 6th along with Retribution Gospel Choir.
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11:10 a.m. Iggy Pop
Happy Birthday!!
The Stooges will be playing London's Get Loaded In the Park in August.
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10:50 a.m. Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks
Are on the 2nd leg of their current tour and they suggest you check out openers, Joggers.
Kim Deal (Breeders) spoke of Malkmus in a recent interview.
Listen to their in-studio performance/interview in our archives.
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10:45 a.m. The Breeders
They're playing First Avenue on May 30th.
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10:35 a.m. Four Tet
The new EP/mini album, Ringer will be released May 6th.
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10:30 a.m. Aimee Mann
Her new release, Smilers will be in stores June 3rd.
She's playing The Minnesota Zoo on June 12th.
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10:25 a.m. Rilo Kiley
They're playing First Avenue on May 22nd.
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10:15 a.m. Local Music - Cloud Cult
They're playing First Avenue Saturday night.
They will also be playing Rock The Garden along with The New Pornographers, Andrew Bird and Bon Iver
You can still listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
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Song Of The Day Info - Local Music - Atmosphere
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Local Music from Atmosphere with the tune "Guarantee" from their album When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint... which hits the shelves tomorrow.
A nice review of Saturday nights Fakebook performance.
They're stopping by for an in-studio session later this afternoon.
When Paste magazine received the CD promo-pack...
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9:50 a.m. Gnarls Barkley
Fun with backwards masking.
9:30 a.m. The Wombats
They're playing a HUGE homecoming gig in Liverpool in November.
Here's the "Moving To New York" video.
9:25 a.m. Cat Power
She's had to cancel the remainder of this months tour.
9:20 a.m. She & Him
This morning Pitchfork posted an interview with the band.
You can still listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
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9:15 a.m. Kate Nash
She's playing the NME Awards Tour with The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players at First Avenue on May 3rd.
She's also been nominated for an Ivor Novello music award.
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"My 3 Songs" for Monday
Posted at 2:34 PM on April 21, 2008
by Steve Seel
We've got an interesting and creative one today, from Charlie Lyons of St. Paul. "I recently read Kurt Vonnegut's 'Player Piano'," he says, "about modern machinery and technology stripping the working class not only of their jobs, but their sense of self. Here are two songs that revolve around the advancement of technology, and one that resists it."
1) Kid Dakota, "Pilgrim"
2) Dresden Dolls, "Coin Operated Boy"
3) Wolf Parade, "Modern World"
Very cool set, Charlie. Thanks!
Got a three-song set? Step right this way.
(Where is that page, by the way? Well, go to thecurrent.org, scroll down a bit, and look on the left, underneath "Your Voice").
The Stream 04/22/08
Posted at 9:03 AM on April 22, 2008
by Barb Abney
Smashing Pumpkins may never release another album.
Rolling Stone lists "Best Green Songs."
Underworld performing a live concert via the internet tomorrow.
Today In Music History:
1950 - Peter Frampton was born.
1955 - Arthur Baker was born.
1965 - The Beatles were #1 in the UK with "Ticket To Ride."
1966 - The Troggs released the tune "Wild Thing."
1969 - John Lennon changed his middle name from Winston to Ono.
1978 - John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd made their debut appearance as The Blues Brothers on SNL.
1981 - Eric Clapton was hospitalized after a car crash.
1989 - Madonna's "Like A Prayer" was #1.
Live Blogging 04/22/08
Posted at 9:35 AM on April 22, 2008
by Barb Abney
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Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
She & Him on Conan
Kathleen Edwards on Letterman
Goldfrapp on Leno
Earth Day Chat with Guster
Adam Garner and his wife Linda Sullivan will be discussing their new project, Reverb, an organization that provides green options for touring musicians and their audiences.
Join the one hour Gather discussion later today.
11:50 a.m. Bon Iver
They'll be playing Rock The Garden along with Cloud Cult, The New Pornographers and Andrew Bird.
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11:45 a.m. CD Of The Week - Billy Bragg
Mr. Love & Justice was released today.
It is our CD Of The Week. Get your own copy when you support us online.
You can still listen to his SxSW performance in our archives.
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11:40 a.m. The Fiery Furnaces
Thy're playing The Whole on May 2nd.
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11:25 a.m. The Kills
They're playing The Triple Rock on May 11th.
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11:15 a.m. Alejandro Escovedo
His new album, Real Animal is due to be released on June 24th.
He and Bruce Springsteen played this tune live on stage together recently.
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10:45 a.m. Tricky
What he's working on these days and more here.
10:30 a.m. Tokyo Police Club
Elephant Shell was released today.
Here's a review from NME.
They're playing The Varsity Theatre on May 6th.
You can still listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
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10:25 a.m. Local Music - Seymore Saves The World
They'll be releasing Right Left Upstairs Alone on May 30th with a CD release show at The Varsity with Zibra Zibra, Middlepicker, Solid Gold and The Wars of 1812.
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10:15 a.m. Andrew Bird
He'll be playing a free show in Chicago in September.
He will be also playing Rock The Garden along with Cloud Cult, The New Pornographers and Bon Iver.
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Song Of The Day Info - Langhorne Slim
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Langhorne Slim with the tune "Rebel Side Of Heaven" from the forthcoming eponymous release, due in stores next week.
They're playing 400 Bar May 25th.
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10:00 a.m. Radiohead
They're playing a green performance on Conan tomorrow night.
They've been nominated for an Ivor Novello music award.
They've also been featured in a basketball commercial.
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9:50 a.m. Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
Pershing was just released today.
They're playing 7th Street Entry May 24th.
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9:40 a.m. Death Cab For Cutie
Narrow Stairs will be released May 13th.
They're playing The Orpheum on June 2nd.
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9:35 a.m. Local Music - The Alarmists
They're playing Polara's CD release show at The Varsity May 9th.
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9:20 a.m. British Sea Power
A recent update from the road is hysterial!
9:10 a.m. My Morning Jacket
You can preview tracks from the new album, Evil Urges.
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"My 3 Songs" for Tuesday
Posted at 2:53 PM on April 22, 2008
by Steve Seel
Bryce Eno of Woodville WI tells a complete story from start to finish in his set today. He writes, "These three songs about cover how my life is going. Fear, love, uncertainty, and optimism all rolled into one."
1) The Mountain Goats, "This Year"
2) The White Stripes, "A Martyr For My Love For You"
3) Atmosphere, "Sunshine"
Nicely done, Bryce.
The Stream 04/23/08
Posted at 8:52 AM on April 23, 2008
by Barb Abney
My Bloody Valentine are playing All Tomorrow's Parties, New York!
NME to give away new Coldplay music.
Bright Eyes frontman, Conor Oberst to release solo album in August.
Today In Music History:
1936 - Roy Orbison was born.
1955 - Captain Sensible was born.
1974 - Carlos Dengler (Interpol) was born.
1975 - Badfinger's Pete Ham commited suicide.
1976 - The Ramones released their self titled debut album.
1978 - Sid Vicious filmed his version of "My Way" for the film "The Great Rock n Roll Swindle."
1991 - Johnny Thunders died of an overdose.
Live Blogging 04/23/08
Posted at 9:11 AM on April 23, 2008
by Barb Abney
11:20 a.m. Kate Nash
She was featured on NPR yesterday.
She's playing the NME Awards Tour with The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players at First Avenue on May 3rd.
She's also been nominated for an Ivor Novello music award.
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11:15 a.m. Rilo Kiley
They're playing First Avenue on May 22nd.
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11:10 a.m. M. Ward
His appearance with Zooey on Conan last night.
10:45 a.m. MGMT
They've recently posted a new 3-D video here.
Song Of The Day Info - These New Puritans
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring These New Puritans with the tune "Elvis" from their Beat Pyramid release.
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9:50 a.m. Hot Chip
If you missed their in-studio session from last week, check it out here.
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9:40 a.m. The Kills
They're playing The Triple Rock on May 11th.
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9:30 a.m. Clinic
They're playing 7th Street Entry on May 13th.
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9:25 a.m. M.I.A.
She's playing The Myth on May 13th.
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9:20 a.m. Air Traffic
Thay have US dates next month as a supporting act for Elbow and headlining dates, as well.
Get free music from the band here.
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9:05 a.m. Fleet Foxes
They've just wrapped up a 2-month tour with Blitzen Trapper. They'll soon be touring the UK with Beach House and then another domestic tour begins in June.
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"My 3 Songs" for Wednesday
Posted at 1:52 PM on April 23, 2008
by Steve Seel
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Jay Jennings from Philadelphia writes in today, "When I was watching basketball this weekend I kept seeing this annoying Nike commercial that used a Saul Williams song. It made me think: what are the greatest songs that are used in not-so-great commercials? I'm sure this is not an exhaustive list, but these were the first that came to mind. The Of Montreal song is used in an Outback commercial and the New Porno's song is used in a University of Phoenix commercial."
1) Saul Williams, "List of Demands"
2) Of Montreal, "Wraith Pinned to the Mist (and Other Games)"
3) The New Pornographers, "The Bleeding Heart Show"
That's a good question, Jay. I think the Beatles "Revolution" in a Nike ad about fifteen or so years ago was a pretty awful appropriation of a masterpiece. Then there's the similar topic of just "weird song choices" -- the strangest one I've seen recently was Aqueduct's "Dinner Mints" in a Jaguar commercial. Jaguar. Not sure what they were going for there.
Update: Duh, I'm reminded that Barb Abney pointed this out yesterday: Radiohead used in an NBA commercial.
Thanks Jay! Nice set.
Local Boy Makes...er...good?!
Posted at 8:17 PM on April 23, 2008
by Mark Wheat
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Amazed and pleasantly surprised to see our very own Har Mar Superstar (AKA Sean Tillman) hosting the very first NME Awards Show in LA tonight!
Janes Addiction are due to reform (for tonight only?!) to accept the God Like Genius Award (those Brits and their over the top adjectives!) You can watch it live on myspacetv at 9pm PST
Current Song of the Day for Thursday 4/24/08
Posted at 10:07 AM on April 24, 2008
by Bill DeVille
Today's tune was by AA Bondy. He used to be the singer in the band Verbena. His new release American Hearts is in much more of a singer/songwriter/Americana vein...
AA Bondy - Black Rain, Black Rain
"My 3 Songs" for Thursday
Posted at 12:22 PM on April 24, 2008
by Steve Seel
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Drew Brosi of New Richmon WI writes today, "These are three of my favorite cover songs. I picked these because they are so completely different from the originals. The artists have taken these songs and made them their own. Anybody can cover a song, it takes finesse and talent to do what these three artists have done with these songs."
1) Johnny Cash, "Rusty Cage"
2) Halloween, Alaska, "I Can't Live Without My Radio"
3) Jeff Buckley, "Hallelujah"
Great choices, Drew!
Johnny Cash certainly got into a mode of recording unexpected covers toward the end of his career, in the Rick Rubin-produced years; Nine Inch Nails' "Hurt" easily being the most noted, but I appreciate your choice of the Soundgarden cover, being not quite as overplayed it seems to me. As for Halloween, Alaska, let's not forget how they turned Springteen's "State Trooper" into something sounding like The Blue Nile; and as I mentioned, Jeff Buckley now practically owns "Hallelujah." If you cover that song, it's hard not to cover Jeff Buckley's version.
But while we're on the subject of artists turning covers into their own songs, I gotta put in a plug for this guy.
Do The Shuffle
Posted at 1:55 PM on April 25, 2008
by Mac Wilson
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Phoenix - "Too Young"
I first heard this on the Lost in Translation soundtrack. It definitely recalls Fleetwood Mac circa 1975.
The Jesus and Mary Chain - "Cut Dead"
Speaking of Lost in Translation... Here's a slower track from Psychocandy, an album I've only recently delved into. Stephin Merritt says that Psychocandy was the last truly innovative pop album.
My Bloody Valentine - "Soon"
This is really getting bizarre. Not only are Psychocandy and Loveless spiritual cousins, Kevin Shields also did the music for...Lost in Translation. A friend of mine (who is a big MBV fan) once described "Soon" as an extended farewell, dropping out of the guitar part during the song's final moments to signify the listener re-entering 'the real world' again.
Radiohead - "A Wolf at the Door"
A twisted fairytale that brings Hail to the Thief to a frightening end. Guitarist Jonny Greenwood wrote the musical backing bed. Even after hearing it dozens of times, it's impossible for me to keep up with Thom Yorke's lyrics.
Aimee Mann - "The Moth"
To say I am looking forward to her new album (out June 3) is an understatement. This one is from her 2002 album Lost in Space, completing our mini-series of animal songs and overarching themes of Lost In-related music.
Live Late Night Blogging 4-24-08
Posted at 7:16 PM on April 24, 2008
by Mark Wheat
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7.15 Talking Heads "Once in a Lifetime"
David Byrne announces a new album with Brian Eno, and a tour!
7.30 The Ruby Suns "There Are Birds"
Wild and wacky new stuff from New Zealand interviewed today on Pitchfork.
7.45 Gil Scott-Heron "The Revolution will not be Televised"
One of the fathers of modern hip-hop, mainly because of this song from 1974.
7.50 Kate Nash "Merry Happy"
She's on the NME Awards Tour which reaches First Ave on May 3rd.
8.10 The Fiery Furnaces "Single Again"
Just announced a show at The Whole Music Club, at the U of M, next Friday.
8.20 Dizzee Rascal "Sirens"
He's playing Triple Rock with El-P on May 16th
8.40 Velvet Underground "I Can't Stand It"
Lou Reed just recorded a concert for NPR, which we MIGHT get to hear soon!
9.00 Local Music; Love In October "Find Me Sunshine"
Playing at the Uptown Friday night check out more dates here.
9.15 M83 "Kim & Jessie"
Will be in Triple Rock on May 28th and has a very pretty website
9.25 Prince "Nothing Compares To You"
Headlining the Coachella Festival this weekend, wonder if Waters is miffed?!
And have you paid nearly $300 for a ticket? Join our discussion.
Guest DJ Set ; Friday Night at 10p.m.; Phil K!!
Eccentric Beats 5 Year Anniversary featuring Australia's Phil K.
(who will be celebrating his birthday on this evening as well! )
Saturday, May 3rd Age: 18+ Doors: 10 PM First Avenue VIP Room
Check the news from the Mpls/ St.Paul International Film Festival with Euan Kerr.
Current Song of the Day for Friday 4/25/08
Posted at 10:04 AM on April 25, 2008
by Bill DeVille
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It's a Friday and as usual it's a local tune for the Song of the Day today! Today's tune...
The Dynamiters - Do the Do As Your Told
The Dynamiters will be a special guests on the Local Show with Chris Roberts on Sunday at 5pm.
The Stream for 4/25/08
Posted at 10:36 AM on April 25, 2008
by Bill DeVille
Coachella starts today!
Today in Music History
Friday:
1917 - Ella Fitzgerald was born.
1923 - Albert King was born.
1945 - Bjorn Ulvaeus (Abba) was born.
1964 - Andy Bell (Erasure) was born.
1967 - The Beatles recorded "Magical Mystery Tour" theme.
1997 - U2's 'Pop Mart' world tour kicked off in Las Vegas.
The first rule of Ballet Club...
Posted at 12:49 PM on April 25, 2008
by Michael Wells
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Just a little something for a rainy Friday afternoon. I'm not a big ballet fan, but this is something I can enjoy. Makes me wonder if there's more classical ballet set to non-traditional music that I'm missing.
(h/t boingboing.net)
Guest DJ Set 4-25-08
Posted at 9:20 PM on April 25, 2008
by Mark Wheat
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Phil K has been crowned with the coveted Australian Dance Music Awards "Best DJ," "Best Radio Show," and "Lifetime Achievement" awards. Signed to Global Underground and Audio Therapy and responsible with studio partner Luke Chable for one of this decade's largest selling progressive tracks under their Lostep guise " Burma ." DJ Magazine rated him as one of the world's Top 10 Video DJ's & he has headlined festivals and club events around the world; Fabric (London), Zouk (Singapore), Sonar (Barcelona), and Glastonbury
And he will be here celebrating his birthday...give the Taurus a hug!
Eccentric Beats 5 Year Anniversary featuring Australia's Phil K.
Saturday, May 3rd Age: 18+ Doors: 10 PM First Avenue VIP Room
**ENTER THROUGH SIDE VIP ROOM DOOR**
Canadians hate lemons apparently.
Posted at 10:42 PM on April 25, 2008
by Mark Wheat
Atmosphere were stopped at the border, having to cancel their show in Toronto tonight. This is becoming a bigger and bigger problem it seems as Fields were stopped from coming to play at Coachella too, hope they let us out when we go on vacation this summer!
Sly & the Family Stone play 1st full gig in more than 20 years
Posted at 2:35 PM on April 26, 2008
by Bill DeVille
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Sly & the Family Stone played their first full on gig in umpteen years last night in Anaheim.
They are performing next Friday night at First Avenue. Last nights House of Blues show started a little late and was just an hour long. The good news is it appears that Mr. Stone was on stage for the duration of the performance!
The Stream 04/28/08
Posted at 9:09 AM on April 28, 2008
by Barb Abney
Pitchfork Festival lineup is complete.
Rufus Wainwright to compose an opera.
Coldplay giving away new tune beginning tomorrow and playing a free show in NYC in June.
Today In Music History:
1938 - Duane Eddy was born.
1975 - John Lennon appeared on "Tonight" while Ringo appeared on "Smother Brothers."
1980 - Tommy Caldwell (Marshall Tucker Band) died in a car crash.
1983 - Michael Jackson's "Beat It'' was #1.
1990 - Axl Rose (Guns N' Roses) married Erin Everly.
1999 - The Verve released a statement announcing they had "mutually agreed to split."
Live Blogging 04/28/08
Posted at 9:54 AM on April 28, 2008
by Barb Abney
Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
Santogold on Conan
Chuck Prophet on Carson Daly
The Roots (w/Chrissette Michele & Wale) on Letterman
Morrissey on Craig Ferguson
11:55 a.m. Santogold
The self titled disk hits stores tomorrow.
Santogold will be on Conan tonight.
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11:20 a.m. R.E.M.
Tickets go on sale Saturday for their June 5th date at The Xcel.
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11:15 a.m. Devotchka
They're playing First Avenue with Basia Bulat on May 7th.
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10:40 a.m. Islands
Arms Away will be released May 20th.
They're playing First Avenue on June 3rd.
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10:30 a.m. Alejandro Escovedo
His new album, Real Animal will be released on June 24th.
He and Bruce Springsteen played this tune live on stage together recently.
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10:15 a.m. Mates Of State
Re-Arrange Us will be released May 20th.
Their Babble Blog is a must-read for parents.
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Song Of The Day Info - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds with the tune "Hold On To Yourself" from their 14th studio album Dig, Lazarus, Dig.
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9:50 a.m. Local Music - Atmosphere
They're playing Soundset 08 May 25th along with Dilated Peoples, Aesop Rock, Brother Ali, P.O.S. and many more.
More Atmosphere info...
9:30 a.m. Moby
Ever wonder what he looked like before he started shaving his head?
9:10 a.m. Tokyo Police Club
They're playing The Varsity Theatre on May 6th.
You can still listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
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9:00 a.m. The New Pornographers
They're playing Rock The Garden along with Cloud Cult, Bon Iver and Andrew Bird.
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"My 3 Songs" for Monday
Posted at 1:51 PM on April 28, 2008
by Steve Seel
What more do you need on a Monday than three bouncy, punchy tunes? Mike Larson of Coon Rapids understands.
1) The Rumble Strips, "Alarm Clock"
2) The Fratellis, "Chelsea Dagger"
3) Art Brut, "My Little Brother Just Discovered Rock 'n Roll"
Mike says, "Plain and simple: these songs are fun." Thanks Mike!
Sly Stone: That Didn't Take Long
Posted at 2:00 PM on April 28, 2008
by Steve Seel
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Just got word that the Sly & The Family Stone concert scheduled for this Friday at First Avenue has been cancelled. Shocking! From the press release:
"Due to scheduling conflicts with some of the members of Sly & The Family Stone, the concert slated for this Friday at First Avenue has been cancelled. The date will not be rescheduled. Refunds at point of purchase."
Scheduling conflicts! Go ahead and take your shots. I feel especially bad for Bill DeVille, who's been pumped for this show for weeks. He even talked about it last week on Musicheads. Well, I don't know if we should be suprised from the notoriously no-show prone Sly. Maybe it would be more appropriate to say, if the show actually went on, "The scheduled cancellation of the Sly and the Family Stone concert has been cancelled."
More Local Boys Making Good
Posted at 8:16 PM on April 28, 2008
by Mark Wheat
Dan Israel got a 4-star review for his recent 'Turning' album in Uncut (from the U.K.), one of the finest music magazines, in my humble opinion. It's on newsstands now (all the cool record stores carry it, as do Barnes and Noble and Borders) - it's in the May 2008 issue, with Led Zeppelin on the cover.
Prince seems to have won over everyone at Coachella, playing some of his biggest hits with guest artists, plenty of sizzling guitar solos and some very well chosen covers!
The Stream 04/29/08
Posted at 8:56 AM on April 29, 2008
by Barb Abney
The National have designed a t-shirt for The Yellow Bird Project.
Yoko Ono is suing Expelled filmmakers.
The scoop on Will Oldham's new release.
Today In Music History:
1934 - Otis Rush was born.
1945 - Tammi Terrell was born.
1947 - Tommy James was born.
1968 - The musical Hair opened on Broadway.
1979 - Matt Tong (Bloc Party) was born.
1980 - Black Sabbath began their first tour with Ronnie James Dio.
1993 - Mick Ronson died.
Live Blogging 04/29/08
Posted at 9:26 AM on April 29, 2008
by Barb Abney
11:40 a.m. Tori Amos
Comic Book Tatoo will hit book shelves on July 23rd.
11:35 a.m. Foals
Listen to their In-studio interview/performance from yesterday.
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11:25 a.m. Scarlett Johansson
Her album of (mostly) Tom Waits covers, Anywhere I Lay My Head will be released May 20th.
More info here and/or here.
11:15 a.m. Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
Pershing was just released today.
They're playing 7th Street Entry May 24th.
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11:10 a.m. The Roots
Rising Down hit the shelves today.
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10:50 a.m. Elvis Costello
His new album, Momofuku was released on vinyl last week. It will be released on CD next week.
Read all of the album details here.
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10:25 a.m. The Last Shadow Puppets
The band is made up of Alex Turner ( Arctic Monkeys) and Miles Kane (The Rascals).
Their debut album The Age Of The Understatement will be released May 6th.
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10:20 a.m. The Watson Twins
Their new album Fire Songs will be in stores on June 24th.
They're playing The Fine Line tomorrow night with Elbow.
They'll be stopping by on Thursday for an in-studio interview/performance.
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Song Of The Day Info - Jim Noir
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Jim Noir with the tune "Don't You Worry" from the self-titled album.
You can still listen to his SxSW performance in our archives.
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9:50 a.m. Bob Mould
Hüsker Dü rarities collection coming soon.
Listen to his most recent in-studio performance.
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9:25 a.m. Lupe Fiasco
He's playing Target Center along with Kanye on June 11th.
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9:20 a.m. Elbow
They're playing The Fine Line tomorrow night with The Watson Twins.
They'll be stopping in for an in-studio interview/performance before the show.
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9:10 a.m. Local Music - Cloud Cult
See the video for "Everybody Here Is A Cloud" here.
They're playing Rock The Garden along with The New Pornographers, Andrew Bird and Bon Iver
You can still listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
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9:00 a.m. Wilco
They're playing The Virgin Fest.
They're also playing the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester tomorrow night.
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"My 3 Songs" for Tuesday
Posted at 5:11 PM on April 29, 2008
by Steve Seel
We bid a sad adieu to a faithful listener today. Matt Walcheske writes:
"Just months after I moved here 3 1/2 years ago, I found the joy of The Current. I had left Milwaukee, a city I love, but an absolute wasteland of FM radio.* I now find myself moving again, this time fo Chicago. And though I'll have a better job and be closer to family, sadly, the thing I will miss most will be 89.3. Here I work 5-6 days a week, often 9 hours a day or more, all in my truck. With no CD player, I can leave on The Current, never change the station, and be in complete radio bliss. I never knew something like The Current could exist and I know Chicago has nothing like it; few cities do. So, I'll begrudgingly rely on internet streams to keep my love of The Current allive. Since it's too hard to choose my new favorite artists which The Current has introduced me to, I decided to go with three concerts I attended in the Twin Cities that stand out in my mind. It's all bittersweet! Rock on."
1) Mates of State, "Goods (All In Your Head)"
2) Arcade Fire, "Intervention"
3) The Black Keys, "Your Touch"
Thanks for saying such kind things, Matt. Happy trails, and best of luck.
* (I should point out that things may have changed a bit in Milwaukee since Matt left: one of our good friends here, Tarik Moody, helped start an entirely new thing at 88.9 FM, Radio Milwaukee).
The Stream 04/30/08
Posted at 8:49 AM on April 30, 2008
by Barb Abney
Radiohead talk about EXIT (end exploitation and trafficking.)
Upcoming Free Yr Radio shows announced.
Today In Music History:
1933 - Willie Nelson was born
1948 - Wayne Kramer (MC5) was born.
1976 - Amanda Palmer (The Dresden Dolls) was born.
1976 - Keith Moon paid several cab drivers to block off of a New York street so he could throw the contents of his hotel room out of the window.
1982 - Rock critic Lester Bangs died of a heart attack.
1983 - Muddy Waters died.
1991 - Nirvana signed with Geffen's DGC label.
2005 - The Dave Matthews Band paid $200,000 after their tour bus dumped human waste on a boatload of tourists in Chicago the previous year.
Live Blogging 04/30/08
Posted at 9:07 AM on April 30, 2008
by Barb Abney
11:35 a.m. Alejandro Escovedo
His new album, Real Animal will be released on June 24th.
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11:25 a.m. Prince
In case you haven't seen the pictures/video/set-list from Coachella.
11:15 a.m. Rufus Wainwright
He's going to compose an opera.
10:55 a.m. Clinic
They're playing 7th Street Entry on May 13th.
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10:50 a.m. Ween
They're playing Roy Wilkins Auditorium July 19th.
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10:40 a.m. Nada Surf
Hear their live 9:30 Club show on All Songs Considered.
Or listen to their in-studio appearance recorded here.
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10:15 a.m. Rilo Kiley
They're playing First Avenue on May 22nd.
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Song Of The Day Info - Jamie Lidell
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Jamie Lidell with the tune "Figured Me Out" from his album, Jim which was released yesterday.
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9:45 a.m. The Roots
Rising Down is in stores now.
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9:20 a.m. The Black Keys
They're playing an upcoming MySpace Secret show.
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9:10 a.m. My Morning Jacket
Evil Urges is due in stores on June 10th.
They'll be on SNL next weekend (May 10th.)
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"My 3 Songs" for Wednesday
Posted at 12:23 PM on April 30, 2008
by Steve Seel
A simple communication from one person to another today; Jennifer Sorenson of Mpls, says, "These songs are for my pumpkin."
1) Damien Rice, "Grey Room"
2) Spoon, "I Summon You"
3) Interpol, "Rest My Chemistry"
Don't forget: we'll be taking requests not just for single songs, but 3-song-sets too, as part of our Radio Free Current marathon tomorrow.
The Stream 05/01/08
Posted at 1:25 PM on April 30, 2008
by Barb Abney
(1 Comments)
Today In Music History:
1927 - Harry Belafonte was born.
1929 - Sonny James was born.
1930 - Little Walter was born.
1939 - Judy Collins was born.
1954 - Ray Parker Jr was born
1967 - Elvis Presley married Priscilla Beaulieu.
1984 - Mick Fleetwood filed for bankruptcy.
1998 - Snoop Dogg was arrested for possession of marijuana.
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Master Archive
- Transmission Video of the Day - The Darkness "Friday Night"
- Transmission 2/9/12
- Polica CD and In-store Giveaway!
- 9:30 Coffee Break: Landscape Songs
- Today In Music History: The Clash Enter The Studio
- The Chart Show 2-9
- Transmission Video of the Day - Roxy Music "Do the Strand"
- Beats from the Tribe: Award Tour
- Passport Approved 2/8/12
- 9:30 Coffee Break: Extraterrestrial Visitor Day
- 9:30 Coffee Break
- CD of the Week
- CD Reviews
- Contests
- Dining with Dara
- Favorite Songs of the Decade
- Honey-Do List
- In the Studio
- Last Call at the Uptown
- Live Events
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- Meet the Beatles (Again)
- Morning Show
- Music History
- Music News
- Musicheads
- My Three Songs
- New Hot
- Passport Approved
- Pitchfork
- Programs
- Random Vinyl
- Rock the Garden
- SXSW
- Teenage Kicks
- The Aughts
- The Chart Show
- The Current Presents
- The Current Road Trip
- The Local Show
- Theft of the Dial
- Time Machine Tuesday
- Transmission
- United States of Americana
- Become a Member
- Member Connect Accounts
- Leadership Circle
- Sustaining Members
- Member Discounts
- Become a Sponsor
- Tax Information
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