The Current Music Blog: January 8, 2009 Archive

Your dog wants steak...and techno?

Posted at 1:30 AM on January 8, 2009 by Mac Wilson (1 Comments)

Anyone who has ever walked down the aisles of Petsmart knows that the pet industry in America is enormous. It seems you can buy everything for your pet, but up until now, the closest we got to music for pets was Jingle Cats. But search no further, because apparently there is even a market for CDs aimed at soothing your dog. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Songs to Make Pets Happy. It's a techno-oriented disc that focuses on the upbeat, while avoiding turn-offs such as rimshots (for dogs traumatized by living in "neighborhoods where there is a lot of gun play") and the word 'no'. You can check out an article about the new disc that includes an interview with the CD's creators.

Our mini dachshund Larry get exposed to quite a bit of music, but two examples jump to mind. One evening, we were out in the car when Black Kids' "I'm Making Eyes at You" came on the Current. There's a high pitched noise at the beginning, and Larry did the adorable head-cock that dachshunds are renowned for. He was also baffled when I listened to Air's Moon Safari recently; he stared at the computer screen in a state of sheer confusion. One of these days, maybe I'll play him the album version of the Beatles' "A Day in the Life" to see if he responds to the dog whistle at the end, or see if he barks back at the dogs at the end of Pet Sounds.

What music gets your dog (or other pet) going? I leave that for you to discuss, but not before I leave you with one of my favorite videos on the Internet.

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The Stream 01/08/09

Posted at 8:43 AM on January 8, 2009 by Barb Abney

Listen to the new Peter, Bjorn & John tune which was leaked by Kanye West.

Femi Kuti too ill to tour.

Learn the alphabet through indie rock.

Today In Music History:
1935 - Elvis Presley was born.
1937 - Dame Shirley Bassey was born.
1947 - David Bowie was born.
1966 - The Beatles' Rubber Soul was the #1 album.
1979 - Rush were named Canada's official Ambassadors Of Music.
1991 - Steve Clark (Def Leppard) was found dead in his apartment.

Live Blogging 01/08/09

Posted at 9:40 AM on January 8, 2009 by Barb Abney

11:50 a.m. Franz Ferdinand
Their forthcoming release Tonight: Franz Ferdinand will be released on January 27th.
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11:40 a.m. Bon Iver
The Blood Bank EP will be released on the 20th. You can pre-order it here.
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11:35 a.m. Local Music - Hyder Ali
According to a source close to the band, their forthcoming Careless Talk EP will be released February 3rd.
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11:15 a.m. The Bird And The Bee
Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future will be released January 27th.
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10:40 a.m. Andrew Bird
Noble Beast will be in stores on the 20th.
Pre-order it here.
Stream it here.
He's playing State Theater on April 11th.
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10:30 a.m. Brian Eno
He recently threw in his two cents about the Gaza conflict.

10:15 a.m. Michael Franti & Spearhead
They'll be playing State Theater on Ferbruary 12th.
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Song Of The Day Info - Alice Russell
Today on our Song Of The Day podcast we're featuring Alice Russell with the tune "Got The Hunger?" from her new album Pot of Gold.
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9:55 a.m. Local Music - Tapes 'n Tapes
They're playing First Avenue along with Solid Gold and Wild Light on February 6th.
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9:15 a.m. The Killers
They're playing Northrop Auditorium on January 19th.
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9:05 a.m. Local Music - Solid Gold
They're playing The Turf Club next Friday night.
They've also recently been added to the upcoming Tapes 'N Tapes show at First Avenue.
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My Three Songs Thursday

Posted at 12:09 PM on January 8, 2009 by Jill Riley (1 Comments)

Today's My Three Songs submission came from Mark. He put together a relaxing set for us today.

1.) Elliott Smith "Angel in the Snow"
2.) AA Bondy "There's a Reason"
3.) Emily Haines "Reading in Bed"

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Guest DJ Set 1-9-09

Posted at 9:55 PM on January 8, 2009 by Mark Wheat (1 Comments)

Our First Friday resident DJ ESP has moved this month to the Second Friday...remember everything is changing in 09!! He actually sent it to us last week, digitally, while on tour in Europe. Once again he has put together an airtight set full of icey confessions, with a sting in the tail, makes me feel young again! A local touch on a label that I've long admired out of Germany, kompakt.

Thanks to Dave Campbell for filling in for me, here's the full track list;

1. danton - "confessions" - infine music
2. tomcraft - "when i was sixteen" - great stuff
3. motor (brian black from mpls now living in the uk) - "ice" - kompakt
4. joey beltram - "scorpion" - drumcode
5. nick muir - "airtight" - vapour

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