The Current Music Blog: May 19, 2008 Archive

"My 3 Songs" for Monday

Posted at 12:03 PM on May 19, 2008 by Steve Seel

Shannon Johnson of Northfield writes, "These are my epic songs. They refer to something greater ... they connect and inspire me. They challenge me, and oftentimes I will find myself repeating them over and over, contemplating their various meanings." She adds, "They are also very long."

1) M83, "Teen Angst"
2) Sigur Ros, "Untitled 4"
3) LCD Soundsystem, "Someone Great"

Let's hear it for long, Shannon! It's no secret that I'm personally a fan of such extended listens. And, that was simply a beautifully assembled set. Bravo.

The Late Stream 5-19-08

Posted at 7:54 PM on May 19, 2008 by Mark Wheat

Raconteurs thrill with guitar theatrics at intimate show in LA

Paul Westerberg talking to the modern media giant!

Which will it be ...like a momentous symphony or bad karaoke?!?

Born on this day ...

1956, Martyn Ware, Heaven 17 & Human League.
1954, Philip Rudd, drums, AC/DC.
1952, Grace Jones, singer, model.
1952, Jeffrey Hyman, (Joey Ramone), vocals, The Ramones.
1950, Romeo Challenger, Showaddywaddy.
1945, Pete Townshend, guitar, vocals, The Who

Tunes on Telly;

Tonight;
NBC: Late Night With Conan O'Brien: Devotchka

Tuesday, May 20:
NBC: Late Night With Conan O'Brien: Mates of State

Wednesday, May 21:
NBC: The Tonight Show With Jay Leno: Al Green
NBC: Late Night With Conan O'Brien: Atmosphere
ABC: Jimmy Kimmel Live: the Kooks

Thursday, May 22:
ABC: Jimmy Kimmel Live: Death Cab for Cutie
FUEL TV: The Daily Habit: The Heavy

Friday, May 23:
FUEL TV: The Daily Habit: Atmosphere

Got Any Graduation Advice?

Posted at 8:43 PM on May 19, 2008 by Mark Wheat (14 Comments)

Thanks for all the calls and emails from those of you who are graduating!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
At this time of year with Colleges and High Schools wrapping up for the summer, I always want to play my fave graduation advice song. We'll feature it around 8.30pm Thursday and if you have any songs that you think do a good job of giving advice for graduates I'd love to expand the set!
If you had to make a commencement speech, which song would you tell the students to listen to, intending to give them a guide for life?

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