Good News (and bad news?)

Modest Mouse’s conquest of mainstream media will reach a high point tomorrow when the band will appear on the Late Show with David Letterman. On a show that’s viewed by millions of people worldwide the Mouse will play not Float On, nor Ocean Breaths Salty, but Satin in a Coffin. Yes, you heard me, Satin in a Coffin, one of the darker elegies on their newest album. I’m sure Letterman will like it.
But in addition to their late night appearances the Mouse also honored the online music store iTunes recently by creating their own “celebrity playlist”. If you’ve viewed the iTunes store you know that a “celebrity playlist” is basically a mix put together by some famous person, like Beyonce or Avril Lavigne. Modest Mouse’s playlist joins the ranks with some very weird dance hall tunes and jazz compilations. Check it out.

On another note, Gabe and I are a tad worried that this current Casket Lottery tour may be their last. No doubt some of you noticed the cryptic message the band’s frontman recently posted. Hopefully that isn’t the case, but either way, be sure to see one of their shows if they’re coming your way.

And yeah, the new blogger is funky. But hey, guess what Gabe? We’ve got 401 posts. Heh, or so it tells me.