The Best Thing to Ever Happen on Late Night…

Happened on Thursday when M. Ward brought some friends to New York to play Conan with him. For most people bringing your friends to a taping would be lame, but when you’re M. Ward it’s musical genius.

Ya see, those friends were My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James (who cut his hair off!), Neko Case, and Kelly Hogan. It was simply amazing: I have watched it back about 15 times since. The song should have been recorded this way, dangit! I mean don’t get me wrong, the version on Post-War is great, but Neko’s harmonies are unbearably pleasing and Jim singing the second verse is the most right thing I’ve heard in weeks. Anyways, enough with my raving, here’s the mp3 and YouTube.

If you know me, you know my love for all things Matt Ward related is endless, but even if you’re not a fan you should give this a listen. I dare you to tell me it’s bad.

[mp3] M. Ward – Chinese Translation (W/ Jim James, Neko Case, and Kelly Hogan) Live on Conan

[mp3] M. Ward – Chinese Translation (W/ Jim James, Neko Case, and Kelly Hogan) Live on Conan *Alternate link

Thank to the wonderful Sand is overrated for the YouTube.

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Tokyo Police Club Does Late Night

I can’t believe I’m actually saying this but the pride of Newmarket, Ontario and one of the best live bands I’ve seen in a while, Tokyo Police Club will be playing Letterman tonight! For those who have lived under a rock for 20-30 years Letterman comes on your local CBS channel At 11:35 Eastern. Make sure to catch that.

If you’re in the mood for more network indie rock goodness, you can catch a repeat of Conan that features the stellar band Annuals after that on NBC.

[mp3] Tokyo Police Club – Citzens of Tommorow
[mp3] Annuals – Brother

Elsewhere : Check out a sweet new TPC remix over at Covert Curiosity
and a sweet interview at P4k

Don’t Forget

Dont forget to catch The Shins tonight on SNL, 10:35 central

[mp3] The Shins – Phantom Limb