BLONDIE: "Heart of Glass," filmed at Studio 54 in New York City, almost 30 years ago. ISLANDS does the four free songs thing for Daytrotter, inlcuding one previously released. Nick Thorburn talks to…
Read MoreDEATH CAB hits the Black Cab to play "No Sunlight." THE AVETT BROTHERS stopped by KEXP for a chat and mini-set you can stream on demand via NPR. BECK is now streaming…
Read MoreTHE CURE returns with "The Only One," the first single from their upcoming album; word is there will be four singles before the LP is released in September. NEW RELEASES: The Ting…
Read MoreFLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS serenade the "Ladies of the World" for our Monday amusement. DeVotchKa played DC's 9:30 Club Friday night; you can stream the whole gig on demand via NPR. Plus,…
Read MoreTHE WEEKEND STARTS HERE: …with THE PAISLEY UNDERGROUND! A two-part (Part 1, Part 2) feature from the Old Grey Whistle Test on L.A.'s psychedelic-flavored, West Coast scene in the mid-80s. Bands featured include the Long Ryders, Prime Movers,…
Read MoreTHE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS adds 25 selections to the National Recording Registry, including: "Oh, Pretty Woman," Roy Orbison (1964); "Tracks of My Tears," Smokey Robinson and the Miracles (1965); "Thriller," Michael Jackson (1982); "Call…
Read MoreTHE LAST SHADOW PUPPETS: Their debut video in the UK was the epic "The Age Of The Understatement," but their live take on "My Mistakes Were Made For You" on Later with…
Read MoreTHE MORNING BENDERS perform a live unplugged version of "Crosseyed" in the hills of Berkeley. NEW RELEASES: Death Cab for Cutie, We Are Scientists, Tim Fite and Frank Sinatra are among the…
Read MoreGNARLS BARKLEY got it "Going On" in their latest video. BRITISH SEA POWER played the World Cafe on Friday; you can stream the gig on demand via NPR. CLOUD CULT concerts don't…
Read MoreTHE WEEKEND STARTS HERE: …with THE BOX TOPS! Before tackling the power pop of Big Star and becoming an icon of proto-indie rock, Alex Chilton cut his musical chops as the singer for…
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