Art. Work.

Thought we'd share some killer album artwork with you from Yo La Tengo's forthcoming album, Popular Songs.


Preorder at Insound.

This is Not A Joke



Coming to Sacramento, October 9th & 10th. Proof here. No, Airbag Radio will not be in attendance.

DWNLD TH!S:

In honor of the 10th Anniversary of ágætis byrjun, sigur rós are offering up a free download of an exclusive live performance of "Hafsól." Get it below.


Enjoy!

It was written...

"we do not intend to become superstars or millionaires. we are simply gonna change music forever, and the way people think about music."

- sigur ros, circa 1999

PSA

Beastie Boy Numero Uno, MCA, aka Adam Yauch, will be taking time off to be treated for cancer of his salivary gland. Good news: It's treatable. Double Good News: It won't affect his voice. Here's the official announcement via video...


Thoughts and prayers go out.

LSTN UP:


Radiohead's Thom Yorke has a new solo track floating around on the internets titled "All For The Best." This one's a cover recorded for the Mark Mulcahy tribute album, Ciao My Shining Star. Stellar beat, stunning vocals. Take a listen here. Album's out September 29th. Put it on your iCal.

MC Hammer, Back!

San Francisco's favorite free music fest, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass returns this year with the likes of Billy Bragg, Nick Lowe, Gillian Welch, Elvis Perkins, Okkervil River and many more, oh yeah, and MC Hammer! Guess they recruited Hammer to put the "Hardly" in "Hardly Strictly." It all goes down October 2-4. More info (and proof) at www.strictlybluegrass.com.

Check it!

Wilco and Feist got together last week to perform the duet "You & I" on The Late Show. For those who missed it, we've got the video below. If you like what you hear, be sure to check out Wilco's newest album, the appropriately titled, Wilco (The Album).

Calling All Ye Pirates!

Avast!!! There be a festival of music especially for ya swashbucklers in place called Treasure Island. So set sail for the San Francisco Bay with plans to arrive mid October, leaving yourself plenty of time for pillaging booty along the way. Bring your pegged leg and a bottle of rum and be prepared to enjoy the likes of Grizzly Bear, Beirut, The Walkmen, MGMT, Girl Talk, Passion Pit, The Decemberists, Spiral Stairs, and many more. Steer yourself thisaway for more information. Arrrgg!!!

The Future of Turntables?


Still just a concept, but we've got our fingers crossed. More here.

Airbag Radio presents



...cobwebs.

songs for sunday morning,gathered together to fill the emptiness of a lonely room and the weariness of a traveled soul

Here it is! The long-awaited, highly anticipated flip-side to our critically acclaimed Economic Stimulus Package, ...cobwebs. If ESP was the party mix, consider this the music for the morning after. Also consider this our thanks for two years of support of Airbag Radio. If you'd like to get your ears around this new release hit up james@airbagradio.com. And be sure to let us know what you think. Enjoy!

Fresh Air

French electro-pop duo, Air, have a new album forthcoming titled Love 2. Check out the new track "Do The Joy" below. If you like what you hear, be sure to check out the classic classic classic album, Moon Safari.


(PS Hold your mouse over the above black space to play track.)

Yeah, We Were There...

Stand Still

Great video below from Harlem Shakes...