The Ting Tings “Happy Birthday” (Altered Images cover) (mp3)
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Also: (The Ting Tings on The Late Late Show)

Kings of Leon “Sex on Fire (09/16/2008)” (mp3)
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Also: (Kings of Leon on the Late Show 2007)

Music video for “Miracles” by Jeremy Messersmith from the album “The Silver City.”

Twin Cities:
— Brian Wilson will be returning to Minneapolis, playing the State Theatre November 15. (link)
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— Above The Fold features an interview with Cut Copy, also recaping the band’s Tuesday night show with a …

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Also: (Interview with Nathan Willett of Cold War Kids) (Cold War Kids on Jimmy Kimmel Live) (“Hang Me Up To Dry” Video V. 2) (“Hang Me Up To Dry” Video)

Metallica “The Day That Never Comes (09/16/2008)” (mp3)
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Also: (Metallica “Death Magnetic” Review) (Metallica on Later with Jools Holland pt. 2) (Metallica “New Song #2″ – Seoul Olympic Main Stadium 08/15/06)

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Twin Cities:
— Minneapolis duo Big Quarters have released another cut from their forthcoming October release Big Quarters Direct. (link)
Big Quarters “All Day Long” (mp3)
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— Reveille is giving away 25 pairs of tickets to the …

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Also: (TV on the Radio “Dear Science” Review) (TV on the Radio “Return to Cookie Mountain” Review) (TV on the Radio on The Late Show with David Letterman 2006)

The Ting Tings “That’s Not My Name (09/15/2008)” (mp3)
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Also: (The Ting Tings on Yo Gabba Gabba!)

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Also: (Tegan and Sara on The Tonight Show) (Tegan and Sara “The Con” Video) (Tegan and Sara “Back In Your Head” Video) (Tegan and Sara on The Interface)

Twin Cities:
— Heiruspecs’ Sean McPherson has revived the Turf Club’s ongoing Wednesday night series called Reloaded Wednesdays. The showcase, which will feature hip hop, jazz and R&B acts, will resume Sept. 17 with Junkyard …