The Current Music Blog: June 17, 2008 Archive

The Stream 06/17/08

Posted at 8:58 AM on June 17, 2008 by Barb Abney

Has M.I.A. given up her touring days?

Paste wants you to vote for the best live act.

Amy Winehouse has been hospitalized after fainting.

Today In Music History:
1943 - Barry Manilow was born.
1958 - Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys) was born.
1967 - Eric Stefani (No Doubt) was born.
1973 - Dolly Parton recorded "I Will Always Love You" in Nashville.
1972 - The Rolling Stones' album Exile On Main Street was #1.
1986 - Kate Smith (best known for her rendition of "God Bless America") died.
2005 - Karl Mueller (Soul Asylum) died.

Live Blogging 06/17/08

Posted at 9:32 AM on June 17, 2008 by Barb Abney

11:40 a.m. Wolf Parade
You can still grab a free tune from them on our Song Of The Day Podcast page.
At Mount Zoomer is our CD Of The Week.
They're playing SP20 (Sub Pop's 20th anniversary concert) next month.
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11:20 a.m.The Wedding Present
Their album El Ray is in stores now.
They're currently planning an autumn tour of the US.
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11:10 a.m. Soul Asylum
They have upcoming dates in Dallas, Des Moines and Stillwater.
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10:50 a.m. Martha Wainwright
I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too is in stores now.
She'll be touring with KT Tunstall later this summer.
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10:35 a.m. Moby
Get a re-mixed version of "I Love To Move In Here."

10:15 a.m. Gnarls Barkley
They're playing The State Fair grandstand on August 27th.
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10:10 a.m. Song Of The Day Info - Joan As Police Woman
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Joan As Police Woman with the tune "To Be Loved" from the album To Survive, which was released last week.
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9:50 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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9:40 a.m. The Fratelllis
Here We Stand hit the shelves last week.
If you're in Hollywood you can catch them doing a free in-store today!
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9:30 a.m. Coldplay
Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends was officially released today.
Their gig at Excel Energy Center has been postponed from July 8th to November 14th.
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9:20 a.m. The Black Keys
They're playing The State Fair Grandstand along with The Black Crowes on August 30th.
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9:10 a.m. Fleet Foxes
They're playing 7th Street Entry on July 20th.
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"My 3 Songs" for Tuesday

Posted at 2:28 PM on June 17, 2008 by Steve Seel

Here's one of those sets that looks illogical on paper, but works anyway. Actually, it even sounded slightly illogical too. But it was still a great little journey from start to finish. Nicole Janz writes, "These are songs that will make you feel just a little bit better!"

1) Architecture in Helsinki, "Heart It Races"
2) Happy Apple, "Very Small Rock"
3) CocoRosie, "Werewolf"

Enjoyed that one, Nicole. Especially the Happy Apple and CocoRosie, who are refreshing under pretty much any circumstances.