Live Blogging 12/17/08

Posted at 9:04 AM on December 17, 2008 by Barb Abney

11:05 a.m. Franz Ferdinand
Their forthcoming release Tonight: Franz Ferdinand will be released on January 27th.
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10:30 a.m. Belle & Sebastian
More info on the recently released BBC Sessions.

Song Of The Day Info - Butch Walker
Today on our Song Of The Day podcast we're featuring Butch Walker with the tune "The Weight Of Her" from his record, Sycamore Meadows.
He recently did an interview with/for Idolator.
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9:50 a.m. Beastie Boys
An art show inspired by the band will run next month in L.A.

9:45 a.m. Longwave
They dropped by yesterday for an in-studio session before their live show. If you braved the elements to go to their gig, I'd love to read your review!

9:05 a.m. Andrew Bird
Noble Beast will be in stores January 20th. Pre-order it here.
He's also featured on the forthcoming Dark Was The Night compilation.
He's playing State Theater on April 11th.
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