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Last night on Jimmy Fallon, Glen Hansard (you know, the dude from Once) pulled out a surprising, brilliant selection, one of my favorite REM songs.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGUVKwn8_Aw

It’s not just a rumor after all. Bob Dylan has a new album! (Thanks to Josh Hurst for the link.)

2009 is proving to be the most exciting year for music in a while.

Aren’t you loving the new U2 album? (See Donald “Blue Like Jazz” Miller’s review-ish post.)
And the new Neko Case?
And Andrew Bird?
Not to mention upcoming stuff from Eels (yes!), Patty Griffin, Buddy and Julie Miller… and Sam Phillips keeps updating her blog with tidbits about the new project (Chinese violin!).
The list goes on and on…

Coming soon:

June 9: Elvis Costello with T-Bone Burnett! The Secret, The Profane and Sugarcane.

That’s fantastic news. But making the spring even sweeter, here’s more:
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Statement Regarding Buddy’s Health

Following his show in Baltimore last Thursday evening, Buddy Miller was not feeling well. After consulting doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital, tests revealed some heart blockage. It was determined that surgery was needed right away. He is now resting and recovering and expected to be released from hospital shortly. Buddy and his family would like to thank all for their well wishes and prayers.

If you’d like to send wishes to Buddy you can send them to:
PO Box 120479, Nashville, TN 37212

The Browser: News & links to raise your eyebrows & furrow your brow. New headlines may be added as the day goes on. Stay tuned.

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Amazon MP3′s $1.99 download today is Gillian Welch’s brilliant debut album, Revival!

Why couldn’t the Grammies come up with a combination as cool as this?

Here’s the scoop on Buddy and Julie Miller’s first collaboration in eight years. I can’t wait.

The Decemberists live on NPR, tonight!

First, a preview for the new film by the director of Strictly Ballroom and Moulin Rouge…

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