The Current Music Blog: May 15, 2008 Archive

The Stream 05/15/08

Posted at 9:00 AM on May 15, 2008 by Barb Abney

Bob Dylan, The Raconteurs and others to play Anthony Keidis (RHCP) curated New American Music Festival taking place in Pittsburgh in August.

Classic My Bloody Valentine albums to be remastered and re-released next month.

Jose Gonzalez to release megamixes featuring Feist, Jarvis Cocker and more.

Today In Music History:
1918 - Eddy Arnold was born.
1945 - The first American album chart was introduced.
1948 - Brian Eno was born.
1959 - Andrew Eldritch (Sisters Of Mercy) was born.
1966 - Pete Wiggs (Saint Etienne) was born.
1977 - Procol Harum made their final live appearance in New York.
1982 - Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney were at #1 with "Ebony And Ivory."
1997 - Courtney Love sold the Seattle home she once shared with Kurt Cobain.
2003 - June Carter Cash died.

Live Blogging 05/15/08

Posted at 9:10 AM on May 15, 2008 by Barb Abney (4 Comments)

Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
MGMT on Conan
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin on Carson Daly

11:45 a.m. Ladytron
"Ghosts" is the first single from their forthcoming album Velocifero which will be released on June 3rd.
Pre-order it here.
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11:40 a.m. Local Music - The Small Cities
Look for them in City Pages next Wednesday and KARE 11's Showcase MN next Thursday. Their CD release show is next Friday at the Turf Club with Mighty Fairly & Fitzgerald.
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11:25 a.m. Broken Social Scene
Brendan Canning's solo debut, Something For All of Us will be in stores July 22nd. It's the second "Broken Social Scene Presents" release behind Kevin Drew's
...Spirit If.
The band will be playing Lollapalooza and a few other dates this summer.
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11:20 a.m. Local Music - Chris Koza
He's playing the Sesquicentennial celebration this weekend.
The Dark Delirious Morning is the new record.
The CD release show is Saturday, June 7th at First Avenue with This World Fair, These Modern Socks, and The Parlour Suite.
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11:15 a.m. Coldplay
Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends will be released on June 17th.
Pre-order it now to get some instant Coldplay gratification.
They're playing Excel Energy Center on July 8th.
I've got another chance for you to beat-the-box-office and win tickets tomorrow morning.
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11:00 a.m. The New Pornographers
They're playing the SOLD OUT Rock The Garden along with Cloud Cult, Bon Iver and Andrew Bird.
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10:45 a.m. Bittersweet
Their new record, Drama was released earlier this week.
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10:35 a.m. The Submarines
Their latest effort is Honeysuckle Weeks.
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Song Of The Day Info - Does It Offend You, Yeah?
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Does It Offend You, Yeah? with the tune "With A Heavy Heart" from their debut album You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into.
They're lending support on some of the upcoming NIN dates.
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9:55 a.m. The Last Shadow Puppets
The Last Shadow Puppets are Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys) and Miles Kane (The Rascals.) The Age Of The Understatement is our CD of The Week.
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9:45 a.m. Local Music - Brother Ali
He's playing Soundset '08.
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9:35 a.m. The M's
Their new record is RealCloseOnes. It will be released on June 3rd.
They're playing 400 Bar on June 6th.
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9:30 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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9:10 a.m. My Morning Jacket
Evil Urges is due in stores on June 10th.
They're playing The Orpheum on October 2nd.
We've got another chance for you to beat-the-box-office and win tickets this afternoon with Mary.
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9:00 a.m. Mark Olson
The tune "Clifton Bridge" is named after a suspension bridge in Bristol, England.
The Salvation Blues was inspired by the places that he visited while roaming the world in 2006.
He's got a European tour starting next month
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"My 3 Songs" for Thursday

Posted at 1:08 PM on May 15, 2008 by Steve Seel (6 Comments)

Goin' to California ... Amy Wirkkala from Ramsey MN writes today, "My sister and I are moving out to California next week. We are leaving everything behind, including The Current, for a brand new start. I feel like these songs help to describe the feelings we both are having at this time. I also feel like this is the last time I have a chance of hearing these amazing artists on the radio. Hearing these songs will help us realize that we are following our California dreams."

1) Billy Bragg and Wilco, "California Stars"
2) Mason Jennings, "California (pt. II)"
3) Kings of Leon, "California Waiting"

Travel well, Amy. I hope CA brings you all the things you're looking for. And don't forget the live stream...

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