The Current Music Blog: April 25, 2008 Archive

Do The Shuffle

Posted at 1:55 PM on April 25, 2008 by Mac Wilson (3 Comments)

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.

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Current Song of the Day for Friday 4/25/08

Posted at 10:04 AM on April 25, 2008 by Bill DeVille (1 Comments)

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.

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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 (2 Comments)

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)

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Guest DJ Set 4-25-08

Posted at 9:20 PM on April 25, 2008 by Mark Wheat (2 Comments)

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**

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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!