Why do Germans love Lionel Ritchie so much? Well, it's complicated, but watch this to find out and get your week's dose of music news through pictures and captions. Plus submit your own captions for the pic of the week in the comment section. We'd call it a caption contest, but you don't win anything except for your smug sense of self-satisfaction for making a funny-- but don't let that stop your competitive spirit.Why do Germans love Lionel Ritchie so much? Well, it's complicated, but watch this to... more
In an exclusive Current.com interview, Pharrell Williams breaks down the inspiration for his new online community, http://artst.com. It's not what you're thinking, unless you're making a mash-up of Madison Avenue and the Old Testament.In an exclusive Current.com interview, Pharrell Williams breaks down the inspiration... more
In an exclusive take-away show for Current TV, Seattle-based indie rock band, Grand Archives perform their single "George Kaminski" in an unconventional location - the back of a van.In an exclusive take-away show for Current TV, Seattle-based indie rock band, Grand... more
Indie-rock duo The Dodos take to the streets of San Francisco to perform an exclusive La Blogotheque Take-Away Show for Current TV.Indie-rock duo The Dodos take to the streets of San Francisco to perform an exclusive... more
This is the first video of a partnership where Current TV will air exclusive Take Away Shows from La Blogotheque.
La Blogotheque founder Chryde descripes the shooting of the video:
It was in February, before their album was out, before they were praised by Pitchfork and others (including us). They had long hair, they were smiling, living in a van hippie-style, and they waited for Nate Chan and me on the parking lot of a McDonald’s, in an area of San Francisco hamming the flower power nostalgia. Pecknold was excited just like a kid after he found an abandoned gymnasium in a street behind. They played in the grass, hummed while walking. It was the before-the-success band. Carefree, unpressured, no heavy recognition.
Other Take Away shows to follow include The Dodos, Grand Archives, Emily Jane White and Quasi.This is the first video of a partnership where Current TV will air exclusive Take Away... more
San Francisco based folk singer-songwriter, Emily Jane White performs an exclusive Blogotheque Take Away Show for Current TV. Emily serenades us with "Liza" at the Sutro Bath ruins in San Francisco.San Francisco based folk singer-songwriter, Emily Jane White performs an exclusive... more
La Blogotheque and Portland, Oregon's indie rock band, Quasi, perform an exclusive Take Away Show for Current TV. They sing "7 Years Gone" outside of Bibliohead Bookstore in San Francisco.La Blogotheque and Portland, Oregon's indie rock band, Quasi, perform an exclusive... more
The Flaming Lips have finally released their long-awaited film debut, Christmas On Mars: A Fantastical Film Freak-out Featuring The Flaming Lips. The film, which took over 7 years to complete, was directed by lead singer Wayne Coyne and stars members of the band as well as Adam Goldberg.
In this special, Wayne Coyne hosts a half hour of Current Music where he discusses the making of the film and soundtrack as well as giving our audience a look at clips from the movie, behind the scenes footage, and other inside thoughts on the themes of the film.
The New York Times wrote that Christmas On Mars is "destined for cult status. Forget the plot, it's about textures: black and white images with psychedelic bursts; dashes of David Lynch, the '70s midnight movie Dark Star and 2001; an echo of The Wizard of Oz; and in a riff on maternity, maybe an iota of The Matrix."The Flaming Lips have finally released their long-awaited film debut, Christmas On... more
Douglas Caballero takes the audience where no camera has gone before and fulfills every Flaming Lips fan's fantasy by dancing on stage with the band dressed as Santa Claus in front of 30,000 people and hanging out backstage with lead singer, Wayne Coyne.Douglas Caballero takes the audience where no camera has gone before and fulfills... more
Up-and-coming rapper, Charles Hamilton takes us through the streets of Harlem and the halls of his old high school to discuss how poverty has affected his life, and his hopes for change following this years' election.Up-and-coming rapper, Charles Hamilton takes us through the streets of Harlem and the... more
Obama inspired his art, and his art is inspiring supporters. Street artist and DJ, Shepard Fairey talks to Douglas Caballero about the positive shift in his work from tagging to political campaigns, and the correlation of his two careers.
Directed by Alex Simmons.Obama inspired his art, and his art is inspiring supporters. Street artist and DJ,... more
With the most historic election upon us, Current Music goes to some of today's hottest artists to get their perspective on issues they see critical to our country, and find out what they are doing to get involved. From street poverty to street art, blogging to battle, we bring you a half hour of election news musician style, on this special edition of Music and Politics '08.With the most historic election upon us, Current Music goes to some of today's hottest... more
Iraqi war vet, now singer-songwriter, Joshua Morrison sits down talk about his music, his inspiration, and his duty as a soldier.Iraqi war vet, now singer-songwriter, Joshua Morrison sits down talk about his music,... more
Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie takes us into the Big Tent at the Democratic National Convention to reveal the chaotic swarm of political bloggers and discuss the unprecedented impact of the new media on this year's election news cycle.Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie takes us into the Big Tent at the Democratic... more
Jeremy Greenspan of Junior Boys takes us on a tour of his hometown, Hamilton, Ontario, the inspiration and setting for much of their music.Jeremy Greenspan of Junior Boys takes us on a tour of his hometown, Hamilton, Ontario,... more
Shot live at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on Icelandic Independence Day, Sigur Rós @ MoMA is a unique concert film highlighting new material from the band's latest album, "Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust", as well as classic Sigur Rós songs. Directed by Alex Simmons.
Track Listing:
Glósoli
Sé Lest
Við spilum endalaust
Sæglópur
Icelandic National Anthem
Inní mér syngur vitleysingur
Hoppípolla
GobbledigookShot live at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on Icelandic Independence Day,... more
"Open Windows" is a Current TV exclusive documentary looking at the recording of Death Cab for Cutie's new album "Narrow Stairs," the final days at home in Seattle for the band before they embark on their 2008 tour, and their first shows playing the new songs in front of fans for the first time ever. Featuring interviews and live performance. Shot by Justin Mitchell and Directed by Alex Simmons."Open Windows" is a Current TV exclusive documentary looking at the recording of Death... more
Shot at Lollapalooza, "All Eyes On My Morning Jacket" featuring the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra enlisted the help of the band and their fans to shoot footage of My Morning Jacket's festival performance using digital cameras and cell phones from hundreds of angels.Shot at Lollapalooza, "All Eyes On My Morning Jacket" featuring the Chicago Youth... more
The Fix catches up with Portishead right before the band's only North American performance of 2008.The Fix catches up with Portishead right before the band's only North American... more
My Morning Jacket give Current an exclusive look at the making of their new album "Evil Urges" and their Texas tour playing new tracks from the record.My Morning Jacket give Current an exclusive look at the making of their new album... more
