TV On The Radio... on your radio Monday night!

Just a quick reminder that TV On The Radio's extraordinary live set from The Metro Sydney recorded in January this year is going to air on Triple J's Live At The Wireless this coming Monday 11th May at 8pm.

Tune in on the radio or stream on line from 8pm AESTtriplej.net.au.

Check out some of the accompanying footage here [Dancing Choose] and here [Wolf Like Me].

TV On The Radio live on NPR

NPR have just uploaded some fantastic live sets.

Playing live as a four piece version of the band, sans Dave Sitek, the band performed four songs:

Love Dog
Family Tree
Crying
Stork & Owl

Check it out here.

New video - TV On The Radio 'Wolf Like Me' @ The Metro, Sydney

Time to get your diary out! Triple J filmed TV On The Radio's performance at The Metro Theatre in Sydney, back in January and will be airing it on Live At The Wireless in May.

In the meantime here is the footage of them performing Wolf Like Me at the show:



You can also catch Dancing Choose on the JJJ website here.

To catch the set in its entirety, tune into Live At The Wireless on Triple J on Monday 11th May at 8pm and Sunday 17th May at 5pm.

Looking for mp3s?
Check out our free mp3 download page here!

TV On The Radio remix Nat King Cole

TV On The Radio have created a (rather awesome) remix of Nat King Cole's version of the classic Nature Boy.

The remix appears on the upcoming release RE: Generations, a collection of Nat King Cole remixes by Cee-Lo, the Roots, Just Blaze, will.i.am (damn) and others

You can hear the Nature Boy remix here (.mov)

Dark Was The Night compilation out now

Dark Was The Night, the 20th release by the Red Hot Organization to raise funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS, is out now.

Produced by Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National, DWTN is available on double CD and triple vinyl and features 31 new and exclusive tracks from a vast array of indie's biggest names including Feist, Arcade Fire and Sharon Jones.

Here are just a few tracks from the release:

TV On The Radio live on The Colbert Report

TV On The Radio gave an energetic performance of Dancing Choose on The Colbert Report last night with a 4 piece brass section in tow.

Dark Was The Night Widget

February 14th will see the release of the 20th Red Hot Charity compilation, Dark Was The Night, curated by The National's Dessner brothers.

Over the past week or so, a different track from the album has been uploaded on the DWTN MySpace page. Already uploaded have been a collaboration between Dirty Projectors + David Byrne (on first single Knotty Pine, downloadable here), as well as songs from Bon Iver, The National, Feist and My Brightest Diamond.

If you missed them the first time around, you can now head over to the DWTN website and make your widget player.



For those unaware, the Red Hot Organisation is an international charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS, using music as a great way of achieving both. Their track record is second-to-none, having worked with many greats in their time (including U2, George Michael, Madonna, Nirvana, Johnny Cash, David Bowie, Dolly Parton, Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine, Wu Tang Clan among many, many more) and Dark Was The Night is the next instalment in an already esteemed compilation series.

TV On The Radio take on Bowie

TV On The Radio have been selected by the one and only David Bowie to cover his 1977 hit Heroes.



The glam rock legend chose TVOTR to perform the title track of the Heroes compilation put together by War Child, a network of independent organisations helping children affected by war. War Child asked 15 ultimate icons to select a song from their back catalog and to entrust one of their favourite acts to create a unique interpretation of that track.

The 16 track compilation also features Peaches' interpretation of Iggy Pop and The Stooges' Search And Destroy. Peaches is currently working on her new album due out later this year, with guests on the album including Simian Mobile Disco, Digitalism and Canuck Gonzales.

First single from Dark Was The Night compilation

Dark Was The Night is a 31-track compilation produced for noted AIDS charity The Red Hot Organisation and features a stellar cast of musicians including Cat Power, The Decemberists, Sharon Jones and Arcade Fire. Out February 14th, Dark Was The Night was produced by Aaron and Bryce Dessner from The National with John Carlin (the charity’s founder).

The first single is Knotty Pine, a fantastic collaboration between Dirty Projectors and David Byrne. The 7" is backed with an excellent new track from The National, So Far Around The Bend.

Knotty Pine by Dirty Projectors + David Byrne [mp3]


To hear more tracks from Dark Was The Night, head to their MySpace where they are currently uploading a new track each day. The full tracklist can be found here.

Dark Was The Night tracklist revealed

The tracklist for Dark Was The Night, a Red Hot charity compilation curated by The National's Dessner brothers, has been revealed. The release will be available on double CD and triple vinyl on February 14th.

DISC ONE:

1. "Knotty Pine" - Dirty Projectors + David Byrne
2. "Cello Song" - The Books featuring Joses Gonzalez
3. "Train Song" - Feist and Ben Gibbard
4. "Brackett, WI" - Bon Iver
5. "Deep Blue Sea" - Grizzly Bear
6. "So Far Around The Bend" - The National
7. "Tightrope" - Yeasayer
8. "Feeling Good" - My Brightest Diamond
9. "Dark Was The Night" - Kronos Quartet
10. "I Was Young When I Left Home" - Antony with Bryce Dessner
11. "Big Red Machine" - Justin Vernon + Aaron Dessner
12. "Sleepless" - The Decemberists
13. "Die" - Iron & Wine
14. "Service Bell" - Grizzly Bear + Feist
15. "You Are The Blood" - Sufjan Stevens


DISC TWO:

1. "Well-Alright" - Spoon
2. "Lenin" - Arcade Fire
3. "Mimizan" - Beirut
4. "El Caporal" - My Morning Jacket
5. "Inspiration Information" - Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
6. "With A Girl Like You" - Dave Sitek
7. "Blood Pt. 2" - Buck 65 Remix (featuring Sufjan Stevens and Serengeti)
8. "Hey, Snow White" - The New Pornographers
9. "Gentle Hour" - Yo La Tengo
10. "Amazing Grace" - Cat Power
11. "Happiness" - Riceboy Sleeps
12. "Another Saturday" - Stuart Murdoch
13. "The Giant Of Illinois" - Andrew Bird
14. "Lua" - Conor Oberst with Gillian Welch
15. "When The Road Runs Out" - Blonde Redhead & Devastations
16. "Love Vs. Porn" - Kevin Drew

4AD Download Sampler

4AD have released a new download sampler giving listeners a taste of their best releases of 2008. The tracks featured range from 4AD favourites such as The Breeders and Mountain Goats right through to the labels newer artists such as Anni Rossi and It Hugs Back.

Download the 12 track sampler by signing up to the mailing list on the
4AD website.

1. TV On The Radio Golden Age (from Dear Science)
2. Deerhunter Nothing Ever Happened (from Microcastle)
3. Department Of Eagles No One Does It Like You (from In Ear Park)
4. Anni Rossi Ecology (from Afton)
5. Stereolab Neon Beanbag (from Chemical Chords)
6. Atlas Sound Rivercard (from Let The Blind...)
7. It Hugs Back Work Day (from Work Day)
8. Minotaur Shock My Burr (from Amateur Dramatics)
9. Johann Johannsson Melodia (i) (from Fordlândia)
10. Bon Iver Skinny Love (from For Emma, Forever Ago)
11. The Breeders Bang On (from Mountain Battles)
12. The Mountain Goats Sax Rohmer #1 (from Heretic Pride)

TV On The Radio sideshows SOLD OUT

On sale for just one day, TV On The Radio's sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne, both supported by Wolf & Cub, have already sold out! You snooze, you lose. If you didn't manage to get yourself a ticket, you can console yourself by seeing them at Big Day Out.

The National's Dessner brothers curate new Red Hot compilation

In conjunction with WORLD AIDS DAY on Monday December 1, 4AD have announced the official release date, complete list of participating artists and cover art for the upcoming release Dark Was The Night.

Dark Was The Night will be released in Australia on February 14th, 2009. The album is produced by Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National, and John Carlin - founder of the Red Hot Organization - is the album's executive producer. Dark Was the Night comprises 31 exclusive tracks on double CD/triple vinyl and will benefit the Red Hot Organization - an international charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS. Red Hot was founded on the premise that even without a cure, AIDS remains a preventable disease, and that music is a great vehicle to raise money for and awareness of it. This is the 20th year of Red Hot and Dark Was the Night is the 20th release.

The complete list of artists (in alphabetical order) on the album is:
Andrew Bird
Antony + Bryce Dessner
Arcade Fire
Beirut
Blonde Redhead + Devastations
Bon Iver
Bon Iver & Aaron Dessner
The Books featuring Jose Gonzalez
Buck 65 Remix (featuring Sufjan Stevens and Seregeti)
Cat Power and Dirty Delta Blues
The Decemberists
Dirty Projectors + David Byrne
Kevin Drew
Feist + Ben Gibbard
Grizzly Bear
Grizzly Bear + Feist
Iron & Wine
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Kronos Quartet
Stuart Murdoch
My Brightest Diamond
My Morning Jacket
The National
The New Pornographers
Conor Oberst & Gillian Welch
Riceboy Sleeps
Dave Sitek
Spoon
Sufjan Stevens
Yeasayer
Yo La Tengo

Dark Was The Night will be out through 4AD/ Remote Control on February 14, 2009.

TV On The Radio sideshows announced

The sideshows for TV On The Radio have just been announced. They will be supported at both shows by Wolf & Cub.

TV ON THE RADIO
plus WOLF & CUB

SYDNEY l Saturday 24 January l THE METRO
Presented by triple j l Tickets Metro Box Office Ph 02 9550 3666 & www.metrotheatre.com.au +Ticketek Ph: 132 849 & www.ticketek.com.au

MELBOURNE l Thursday 29 January l THE HI FI BAR
Presented by triple j l Tickets: The Hi Fi www.thehifi.com.au + Ph: 9654 7617, Polyester, Missing Link & Greville Records

TV On The Radio on Letterman and to play BDO

“This is one irresistible party… a great, great record.” 5* Q
“Brooklyn art-rockers' clearest transmission yet.” Mojo

In a case of the worst kept secret ever, TV On The Radio have now been officially announced to play next year's Big Day Out.

They released their third album Dear Science last week and recently performed the track Dancing Choose off the album on the Late Show with David Letterman:



BIG DAY OUT 2009 DATES
Gold Coast – Jan 18 Parklands
Sydney – Jan 23 Sydney Showgrounds
Melbourne – Jan 26 Flemington Race Course
Adelaide – Jan 30 Adelaide Showground
Perth – Feb 1 Claremont Showgrounds

Tickets on sale
Sydney – Wed 8 October
Gold Coast – Thur 9 October
All other cities – Fri 10 October

Dancing Choose


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TV On The Radio bonus material stream

Currently streaming on last.fm is the bonus material from TV On The Radio's 16 track deluxe version of Dear Science. Included in the bonus material are remixes by Prefuse 73 and Telepathe, as well as a few tracks that didn't make it on the album proper.

You can hear the tracks here.

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Dave Sitek speaks about Dear Science

TV On The Radio's long awaited album , Dear Science, was finally released on the weekend.

Last week triple j's Zan Rowe chatted with guitarist Dave Sitek (who earlier this year topped NME’s Future 50 list of the most forward thinking people in music today) about TVOTR's newly found optimistic sound. You can listen to the interview here.

TV On The Radio On The TV

TV On The Radio's third album, Dear Science, is due out in Australia this Saturday. The first single from the album is Golden Age. The video for the single features police, half-naked men with animal heads and rainbows... You'll just have to watch it for yourself:



TV On The Radio- Golden Age [mp3]


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TV On The Radio put on their Dancing Choose

TV On The Radio continue to feed the frenzy over their upcoming third album Dear Science, by releasing another track from the album.

The second taste of the album is the frenetic Dancing Choose which sees Tunde wield the mic like a battle rapper, even managing to squeeze in a mention of Axl Rose.


The first track to be released from the album was Golden Age, which sees Kyp take on the lead vocal role.



Dear Science, is the much anticipated new album following on from 2006’s Return To Cookie Mountain and is already getting as much hype as its predecessor:

“Triumphant” Stereogum
“(A) blazing anthem” Rolling Stone US
“Avant garde standard bearers” Pitchfork
“It's pretty safe to say that the record will be the musical equivalent of 48 hours of endless orgasms” Polaroids of Androids

Dear Science, is out September 20 through 4AD / Remote Control.

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