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Entries from Houstonist tagged with 'mgmt'

May 12, 2008

Don't miss MGMT as the band continues to obliterate auditory systems this Thursday night on Conan. The legendary Joe Jackson takes over your television set when he plays Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday night. Remember Robyn? Well, she's trying to make a comeback in the States. If you're up early enough after watching Mr. Jackson, show her some love and watch her perform on The View on Thursday morning. End the week off with some......

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February 4, 2008

Our first iMix of the year (yes, we know we missed last month, we were suffering a hangover after New Years) is a nice blend of now and then. We start off with Noah Lennox, also known as Panda Bear, with his 12 1/2 minute epic "Bros," which comes from Pitchfork's 2007 Album of the Year Person Pitch. Other recent releases include singer/songwriters Nicole Atkins, Josh Ritter, and Brett Dennen, along with one of Rolling......

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January 22, 2008

Some of today's brightest new acts are releasing albums today. MGMT’s major label debut, Oracular Spectacular, is out in stores today after being available on iTunes since last year. The title of this album kind of speaks for itself; the young duo concocts some of the dreamiest, glammiest rock sounds your ears will ever come across. -Read an album review in Pitchfork -Watch the interactive music video for the song, “Electric Feel” -The Wall Street......

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January 18, 2008

The year 2080 isn’t shaping up to be a very good one, and Brooklyn band Yeasayer [pictured] have chosen an interesting way of dealing with this ‘inconvenient truth.' They’ve written songs about it, pairing their anxieties concerning the distant future with far-reaching influences that the BBC calls a “cream-whipped mix of Fleetwood Mac, African highlife, Robert Wyatt, rebetika, Thomas Mapfumo, Neil Young, Tears For Fears and Aboriginal chanting.” Mp3: Yeasayer - 2080 But it isn't......

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January 7, 2008

Most of the late-night talk shows are back with new shows this year, proving that scripted comedians can actually be kinda funny on their own! This week, electronic rockers MGMT [pictured] are scheduled to perform on Letterman. Like what you hear? Be sure to catch the duo when they come to town to play at Walter's on Sunday, January 20. Monday ABC, 11:05pm: Jimmy Kimmel Live, Velvet Revolver Tuesday CBS, 12:05am: The Late Late Show......

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