The Current Music Blog: November 19, 2008 Archive

The Stream 11/19/08

Posted at 8:53 AM on November 19, 2008 by Barb Abney (2 Comments)

The latest Prince related drama.

Coldplay to retire next year?

The Decemberists have shared a few details about their next full-length, Hazards of Love.

Today In Music History:
1946 - Joe Correro (Paul Revere and the Raiders) was born.
1955 - Carl Perkins recorded "Blue Suede Shoes."
1965 - Jason Pierce (Spiritualized) was born.
1979 - Chuck Berry was released from prison after serving a sentence for tax evasion.
1999 - Shane MacGowan (The Pogues) was charged with drug possession.
2005 - Gary Glitter was arrested in Vietnam on suspicion of committing lewd acts with underage girls.

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Live Blogging 11/19/08

Posted at 9:16 AM on November 19, 2008 by Barb Abney (2 Comments)

11:50 a.m. Keane
Their 3rd album is Perfect Symmetry the band have been quoted, noting that Prince was an inspiration on the album.
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11:05 a.m. Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
They're playing Target Center on Wednesday, December 10th with Oasis.
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10:40 a.m. Travis
We reviewed their latest, Ode to J. Smith on the most recent installment of Musicheads.
They are currently touring with R.E.M.
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Song Of The Day Info - Crooked Fingers (with Neko Case)
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Crooked Fingers (with Neko Case) on the tune "Your Control" from their 5th album, Forfeit/Fortune.
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9:40 a.m. Jem
She managed to stir up a little controversy in a recent blog post.

9:20 a.m. Verve
The band have autographed a pair of boots to be auctioned off for charity.

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"My 3 Songs" for Wednesday

Posted at 3:53 PM on November 19, 2008 by Steve Seel (1 Comments)

Something pithy and funny from Luke Franklin of St. Paul today, who says simply, "The 80s died so nicely."

1) The Stone Roses, "I Wanna Be Adored"
2) Happy Mondays, "Loose Fit"
3) Sonic Youth, "Teenage Riot"

So true, Luke.

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