05.05.08
I Want My GTV
It's Gary TV, and you can tune in right here. We've got a whole bunch of really wonderful video clips of Gary Louris performing many of the songs from his highly-rated solo debut, Vagabonds. The clips have slowly been popping up across the web, but we've handily collected many of 'em right here for you.
Start with the one embedded above, a wonderful introduction to the album. And here are some more...
Spinner
Songs:Illinois
My Old Kentucky Blog
Local Vertical
Captain's Dead
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04.15.08
Was (Not Was) on Weekend Edition
So now that you know Was (Not Was) has brought back the funk, wanna know what they've been up to for the last 16 years? You can find out on NPR's Weekend Edition segment with the guys.Then stick around and preview some of the new songs, too!
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04.14.08
The Young Knives are Freshmen!
The Young Knives are going to the head of the class, but you can help them along their way by voting for their new video at MTVu's Freshmen. All week long, you can watch and vote for the very awesome "Up All Night" clip, and help the band get added to MTVu's playlist. Vote as many times as you like, just click the Unidentified Rotating Object below.And keep an eye out for the incredible new album, Superabundance, out 4/22!
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04.07.08
Joe Jackson for your eyes, for your ears
There are some brand new Joe Jackson audio and video treats on the Web this week, and here are two of the best!"Soundtrack to My Life", a production of the UK's ITV. Joe meets Cat Deeley to discuss his career as a performer, reveal his musical influences and speculate on what the future holds in store. You can watch ITV live online at www.ITV.com, and "Soundtrack to My Life" airs this Wednesday, April 9th on ITV 1 from 11:40pm to 12:10am GMT (6:40pm in New York).
And Joe's performance from WXPN / World Café Live in Philadelphia is up for your streaming pleasure at the NPR website. And wouldja take a look at the setlist??
"Steppin' Out"
"Too Tough"
"Citizen Sane"
"Wasted Time"
"Rush Across the Road"
"The Uptown Train"
"Good Bad Boy"
"Is She Really Going Out with Him?"
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04.04.08
Freezepop Feelin' the Hometown Love
The synth overlords of Boston, Freezepop, have been nominated for three awards in this year's installment of the Boston Phoenix's annual Best Music Poll. The band is up for Best Local Act, Album, and Live Show.
Go submit your votes now!
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04.03.08
Justin Currie rebroadcast on NPR
Justin Currie's performance on NPR's Mountain Stage is scheduled to rebroadcast nationally beginning April 4, and continuing on for the rest of the week until April 11. Check right here for local listings. Justin opens the second hour of the program, and here's his setlist:Something in That Mess
No, Surrender
Be My Downfall
Other performers on this episode of Mountain Stage include Suzanne Vega, Mary Gauthier, and Ingrid Michaelson.
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