The Current Music Blog: June 2, 2008 Archive

The Stream 06/02/08

Posted at 8:49 AM on June 2, 2008 by Barb Abney

Kurt Cobain's ashes have been stolen.

Thurston Moore, Jim O'Rourke and others to release a new Original Silence LP The Second Original SIlence.

Mike Skinner talks longevity of The Streets.

Today In Music History:
1941 - Charlie Watts (The Rolling Stones) was born.
1941 - William Guest (Gladys Knight & the Pips) was born.
1959 - Lydia Lunch was born.
1961 - Dez Cadena (Black Flag) was born.
1970 - B-Real (Cypress Hill) was born.
1973 - The Electric Light Orchestra started their first US tour.
1979 - Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff" was #1.
1980 - Fabrizio Moretti (The Strokes) was born.
1981 - Prince played for the first time in the UK.
1990 - Stiv Bators (The Dead Boys, The Lords of the New Church) died after being hit by a taxi.

Live Blogging 06/02/08

Posted at 9:14 AM on June 2, 2008 by Barb Abney

11:55 a.m. Coldplay
Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends will be released on June 17th.
Here's an article where they talk about where the album's title came from.
Pre-order it now to get some instant Coldplay gratification.
They're playing Excel Energy Center on July 8th.
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11:40 a.m. Local Music - His Mischief
They'll be playing The Turf Club Saturday along with Vampire Hands, Tight Phantomz and Tornavalanche as part of Modern Radio Record Label's 9th anniversary celebration.
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11:30 a.m. Andrew Bird
He'll be playing the SOLD OUT Rock The Garden along with Cloud Cult, The New Pornographers and Bon Iver.
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11:20 a.m. Local Music - Haley Bonar
Her new record Big Star will be released on June 10th.
The Release show is June 12th at The Varsity Theater.
You can catch my interview with Haley, airing on The Current on the 12th.
She's also playing at The Cedar Cultural Center along with Hayden.
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11:10 a.m. The Hold Steady
Their new album Stay Positive will be released on July 15th.
They're playing First Avenue on July 22nd.
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10:55 a.m. Adele
She won the Critic's Choice award at this year's BRIT awards.
She's playing Theatre De La Jeune Lune tonight.
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10:45 a.m. Supergrass
They'll be kicking off their North American tour in July.
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10:30 a.m. Old 97's
Their new album, Blame it On Gravity is in stores now.
They're playing First Avenue Wednesday night.
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10:25 a.m. My Morning Jacket
Evil Urges hits the shelves tomorrow.
They're playing The Orpheum on October 2nd.
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Song Of The Day Info - Fleet Foxes
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Fleet Foxes with the tune "White Winter Hymnal" from their self-titled album.
They're playing 7th Street Entry on July 20th.
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9:40 a.m. Gorillaz
There's still time to catch the Gorillaz related opera Monkey: Journey To The West while it's stateside.

9:35 a.m. The Fratelllis
Their new album, Here We Stand will be released next week.
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9:30 a.m. Midnight Juggernauts
The Melbourne, Australia band released their debut Dystopia domestically last week.
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9:20 a.m. Local Music - Cloud Cult
They're playing the SOLD OUT Rock The Garden along with The New Pornographers, Andrew Bird and Bon Iver
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9:10 a.m. Local Music - Atmosphere
They will NOT be playing The Download Festival.

"My 3 Songs" for Monday

Posted at 1:12 PM on June 2, 2008 by Steve Seel

A local tribute today, from Leah Dale.

1) Big Trouble, "Hunting Season"
2) JoAnna James, "No Ordinary Sunday"
3) Heiruspecs, "Some From None"

Leah says, "You are my favorites! Big Trouble's 'Crescent Moon' EP is amazing. JoAnna, I miss you and I hope Cali is treating you awesome. And Heiruspecs, you guys are super great -- I can't wait to see you perform again. XOXO, Leah."