The National perform “Apartment Story” on the September 26 episode of the Late Late Show.

A deeply toned narrator introduces footage of Woodstock and Altamont, peace and war, comparing and contrasting various struggles and glories that the world, culture and art were facing through the late ’60s to the early …

Devendra Banhart & The Spiritual Boner “Lover (Conan 09/26/2007)”
Additional Devendra Banhart Audio Here & Here
Devendra Banhart – Official Site
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Typically I try to shy away from such adages as those who can’t, teach, if for no other reason than such sayings are fairly offensive to teachers. Not to say I’ve historically been a …

Sea Wolf “You’re a Wolf (Kimmel 09/25/2007)”
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Sea Wolf – Official Site
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I first read on Spinner yesterday about a new track from Wu-Tang Clan’s forthcoming album, 8 Diagrams, which would be the first to legally sample a piece of music from The Beatles catalog. Not …

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This past Saturday’s “Iran So Far” digital short featuring Andy Samberg, Maroon 5’s Adam Levine and Fred Armisen received a ton of great press shortly after its premiere, but slowly creeping behind the acclaim was …

The introduction to the video briefly reminding me of a something straight out of The Polyphonic Spree’s resume, “Better” strikes as something oddly playful and artistic – and oh, so quirky…yup, it’s Regina Spektor. …

Editors “And End Has a Start (Leno 09/21/2007)”
Additional Editors Audio Here & Here
Editors – Official Site
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previously – Editors “An End Has A Start” Video & Jimmy Kimmel Live Performance

I think the song itself is a stand out and Lupe’s lyrics are actually quite smart, that’s why I’m still indifferent as to the video due to its questionable symbols.

Rilo Kiley “Dreamworld (Conan 09/24/2007)”
Additional Rilo Kiley Here & Here
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previously – Rilo Kiley – Silver Lining Vide
previously – Rilo Kiley “The Moneymaker” Video