Showing posts with label The National. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The National. Show all posts

Thursday, April 21, 2011

The General Specific


Here's what went down this week in the world of music.

- Wilco is finally releasing their first release on their new label, dBpm records.

- Radiohead's Record Store Day 12" can now be downloaded for free (if you bought The Kings of Limbs). It will be released on vinyl in the United States in June.

- The city of Nashville honored Jack White as Music City Ambassador last Saturday.

- Apparently, The National are Deadheads. Who would've guessed? They also released another awesome new single this week.

- LCD Soundsystem will release their epic final concert at Madison Square Garden on DVD. (Thank goodness ...)

- Along with many other bands, Arcade Fire absolutely rocked Coachella last weekend. But this was without a doubt the highlight of the weekend. They will also be hanging out at Wrigley Field this Saturday.

- The Strokes hit up Conan on Tuesday night.

Check back next week!

Friday, April 15, 2011

The General Specific


Sorry for the delay! Here's what went down this week.

- My Morning Jacket had a busy week. Click here to check out the pre-order packages for Circuital.

- Festival season kicks off today with Coachella; here is the webcast schedule for the weekend. They will be streaming concerts by The Black Keys, The National, Interpol, and many more.

- Looks like there are plenty of White Stripes goodies left in the Third Man vault.

- Jeff Tweedy debuted a new tune the other night at a solo gig. Maybe it will be on the upcoming Wilco record?

- Tomorrow is Record Store Day!

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Thursday, March 31, 2011

The General Specific


Here's what went down this past week music wise:

- Mark your calendars for May 31st.
- LCD Soundsystem has been killing it during their last week as a band. Be sure to tune in Saturday night and watch their last show ever.
- Arcade Fire played a surprise show in Haiti.
- The National made a music video for "Think You Can Wait."
- Albert Hammond, Jr. reveals why it took The Strokes five years to complete Angles. They band also hit up Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night.
- New York will play host to Phish's Super Ball IX.

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Thursday, March 17, 2011

The General Specific


Here's a quick rundown of what happened this week in the world of music:


- He might not be in a band right now, but Jack White is still staying busy and staying in the news.


- Pearl Jam is hitting the studio in April according to bassist Jeff Ament.

- Speaking of Pearl Jam, an Eddie Vedder solo album apparently is in the works.

- Check out the trailer to the upcoming Arcade Fire short film Scenes from the Suburbs.


- Thom Yorke is teaming up with ... Doom?


Check back every Thursday for The General Specific!