The Current Music Blog: April 9, 2008 Archive

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.
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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