Tag Archives: NPR Music

Robbie Robertson news: new album, David Letterman, The View, NPR Music

Posted on March 28, 2011 by bandweblogs

Robbie Robertson will perform his Top 10 single "He Don't Live Here No More" on Late Show with David Letterman on April 5th, coinciding with release of his new album, How To Become Clairvoyant (Macro-Biotic Records/429 Records).

Robbie Robertson - How To Become Clairvoyant
He'll also appear on The View on April 6th. The shows will mark the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's first television appearances in more than 10 years. Continue reading →

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The Antlers - new album 'Burst Apart' + headlining at NPR SXSW Showcase

Posted on March 9, 2011 by bandweblogs

The Antlers' highly anticipated new album Burst Apart is set for release on May 10th via Frenchkiss Records.

The Antlers
Recorded over the course of five months in the band's Bushwick, Brooklyn studio, Burst Apart follows on the heels of The Antlers' critically acclaimed 2009 recording Hospice, which was named "Best New Music" by Pitchfork while receiving rave reviews from NPR Music, The New York Times, The Guardian, SPIN, The Onion, Time Out New York and many others. Continue reading →

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Jack White interview on NPR's All Songs Considered - The Flipside

Posted on March 1, 2011 by bandweblogs

All the recent news about Jack White has been about the break up of the White Stripes, and left many wondering what he's been up to.

NPR Music
NPR Music's All Songs Considered is all about the music but it is also known for showcasing artists from different perspectives - whether at the stripped down Tiny Desk or under the pressure of crafting for Project Song. So, it's in that spirit that Jack White and All Songs co-hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton decided to get together for a series of exclusive conversations they're calling "The Flipside." Continue reading →

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Adele and PJ Harvey featured on NPR Music "First Listen" series

Posted on February 7, 2011 by bandweblogs

NPR Music is currently offering advance streams of new albums from Adele and PJ Harvey as part of the site's "First Listen" series. Both upcoming releases are available now, weeks before their release, for free on-demand listening at npr.org/music.

Adele - 21
Adele: The Grammy-winning British singer returns with her sophomore album, 21, on February 22. Continue reading →

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Bright Eyes 'The People's Key' album - free tracks + David Letterman, tour dates

Posted on January 31, 2011 by bandweblogs

Music fans can now download the second and final FREE track from the forthcoming Bright Eyes' album The People's Key from Saddle Creek's website. First free download "Shell Games" is currently still available.

Bright Eyes
The band is set for a David Letterman performance on February 24th. Continue reading →

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Amos Lee news: Jay Leno, Ellen DeGeneres, NPR, David Letterman + 2011 tour

Posted on January 25, 2011 by bandweblogs

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Amos Lee will make a series of upcoming television and radio appearances over the next month as he rides a wave of critical praise for his brand-new album Mission Bell, which is out today on Blue Note Records.

Amos Lee
Amos Lee will appear on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on January 26th and The Ellen DeGeneres Show on January 28th. Also on the 28th, Lee will be featured on NPR's World Café program, which will broadcast a performance by and interview with Lee that can be heard on more than 200 stations nationwide. Continue reading →

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NPR Music streams albums from Gang of Four, Wanda Jackson, Joyce DiDonato

Posted on January 18, 2011 by bandweblogs

NPR Music streams entire albums from Gang of Four, Wanda Jackson and Joyce DiDonato.

NPR Music
NPR Music is currently offering advance streams of new albums as part of the site's "First Listen" series. Continue reading →

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Gang Of Four news: new album + NPR First Listen, David Letterman, tour - watch video

Posted on January 14, 2011 by bandweblogs

Gang Of Four release new album C O N T E N T January 25th.

Gang Of Four
National headlining tour begins February 4th; the band is to appear on The Late Show With David Letterman February 8th. Continue reading →

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The Decemberists to perform "Down by the Water" on Jay Leno + US/UK tour dates

Posted on January 10, 2011 by bandweblogs

The Decemberists to perform on NBC's Tonight Show With Jay Leno on January 20th + NPR Music's Exclusive First Listen; Sirius Takeover.

The Decemberists
The raves have begun pouring in for The Decemberists' new album The King Is Dead, with 4-star reviews appearing on both sides of the pond in Rolling Stone, MOJO, and UNCUT. Continue reading →

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Arcade Fire - The Suburbs voted Best Album of 2010 by NPR All Songs Considered listeners

Posted on December 15, 2010 by bandweblogs

Arcade Fire's The Suburbs voted Best Album of 2010 by NPR Music's All Songs Considered listeners.

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Arcade Fire - The Suburbs
The Black Keys, The National, Mumford & Sons, and Broken Bells complete the Top 5. Continue reading →

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