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Download/Stream They Might Be Giants' "I Am a Paleontologist"
Download/stream They Might Be Giants' "I Am a Paleontologist" here.TMBG's Here Comes Science will be released on Sept. 22 on Idlewild/Disney Sound.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Free MP3They Might Be Giants to Release Science-Themed Kids' Album, Follow With Tour
Since 2002, They Might Be Giants has been introducing their alt-rock sound to a whole new generation. The next addition to the kid-friendly portion of their CV will be Here Comes Science, an album (not to be confused with this album) with tracks about such wonderfully scientific things as paleontology, chemical elements and photosynthesis, and a DVD of corresponding animated videos. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal for kids who weren't lucky enough to grow up with Bill Nye the Science Guy.... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsNo! Kidding: They Might Be Giants Sponsors 11 Little League Baseball Teams
As a rule, musicians get pretty peeved when they feel they've been ripped off. But when the rockers of They Might Be Giants found out that their band name and art from their album No! was being used without their permission, they were the ones to shell out some cash.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsTop 10 Kids' Songs That Don't Suck
K Records announced this week that Moldy Peach Kimya Dawson has a new children's record coming out, the wonderfully titled Alphabutt. Like They Might Be Giants, the idea of Dawson singing kids' songs seems natural. And it's good to have more entries into this growing field of "Children's Music That Parent's Will Try to Make Their Kids Like." The truth is, sometime's the best intentions—like Tom Waits singing "Bend Down the Branches"—don't strike the same chord with the little one's that mom or dad might have hoped. Here's a list of 10 songs, my three children and I can agree... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityBarenaked Ladies, TMBG, more play Disney festival
Although they may not like to admit it, plenty so-called adults out there still feel giddy when they step inside the walls of a Walt Disney theme park or watch Peter Pan for the 579th time with their four-year-old. Yes, the Mickey Mouse Empire has found its way into the nostalgic realms of our mind that still wear training wheels and onesies. So, why not indulge in your childhood memories in a more open forum?... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsNeil Gaiman's Coraline to hit off-Broadway, on-screen
In Coraline, the 2002 young adult novella by acclaimed fantasy author Neil Gaiman, the young title character discovers an alternate universe populated by the mysterious doppelgangers of her loving but distant parents, and must scrape by on her own wits to escape. Often compared to Alice In Wonderland, it’s a compelling story—and sturdy enough, one hopes, to be retold in three different way throughout the next year. ... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsRelish in a They Might Be Giants mp3, tour
You're so overwhelmed with fattening yourself for hibernation now that summer's over that you haven't had a chance to listen to The Else, right? We couldn't really think of any other excuse you might have for depriving your ears of They Might Be Giants. In case you haven't heard any ditties from their July 10 release, stream "Careful What You Pack." And catch the duo and its fowl attire: September 12 - Baltimore, Md. @ Ram's Head Live 13 - State College, Pa. @ State Theatre 14 - Louisville, Ky. @ KY Center (ideafest) 15 - St, Louis, Mo. @... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThey Might Be Giants to Release New Album
When not busy making children's albums or writing TV theme songs, They Might Be Giants still find time to work on new records. The Else, the band’s twelfth album in 25 years, will be released July 10. The record was produced by the Dust Brothers and Patrick Dillett. In addition to the previous 11 albums, the band is known for writing the theme songs for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and Malcolm in the Middle, which won a Grammy in 2002. TMBG will hit the road for most of the rest of this month making their way around America.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThey Might Be Giants - The Spine
The word “fearless” is often tossed around when describing the careers of culturally and socially active brooding singer/songwriters... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsThey Might Be Giants - Indestructable Object EP
They might be funny. But they aren't nearly as ironic as everyone seems to think. Just because TMBG sings about historical figures and metaphysical birdhouses doesn't mean it's fishing for a laugh... read more
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