The Johns have contributed a track, "Other Father Song," to the stop-motion film Coraline, which is based on Neil Gaiman's book of the same name. J. Linnell explains: A girl finds a door in her house that first opens to... CONTINUE READING TMBG WRITE A TINY SONG FOR CORALINE, VISIT CONAN AGAIN»
Posted on February 18, 2009 in (15 comments)
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TMBG has been consistently penning Munchkin-sized ditties for Dunkin' Donuts since 2006. The two most recent ads to feature the Giants -- "All Night Blowout" and "Moving" -- are again centered on large, milky iced-lattes that help you put a... CONTINUE READING DUNKIN' DONUTS RUNS ON THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS»
Posted on June 12, 2008 in , (16 comments)
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What happens when your band comes from a lost civilization? Navigating a charcoal cityscape on an empty tank with one piece of gum, Sargon, Hammurabi, Ashurbanipal, and Gilgamesh, aka the Mesopotamians, go Gorillaz with their pet goat/yak. This They Might... CONTINUE READING NEW THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS VIDEO - "MESOPOTAMIANS"»
Posted on October 2, 2007 in (13 comments)
Tags: Brightblack Morning Light | Gang Gang Dance | I.U.D. | Michael Jackson | They Might Be Giants
Can always count on TMBG for watch worthy (if kooky) videos. So let's make it a double feature. First up: "I'm Impressed," a period piece along the lines of Spartacus, or maybe Gladiator, featuring a Shakespearean, regicidal plot. Starring robots.... CONTINUE READING NEW THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS VIDEO - "I'M IMPRESSED"»
Posted on September 25, 2007 in (8 comments)
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If the Johns' keep the course, They Might Be Giants could give the Stones a run for longevity (though, for their sake, hopefully not Mick and co's skincare). The duo, who formed in '82, recently released album twelve, The Else,... CONTINUE READING NEW THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS - "CAREFUL WHAT YOU PACK"»
Posted on August 10, 2007 in (1 comments)
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With the help of vid "creator" Mizushima Hine, TMBG craft this stop-animated cautionary tale of protest, revolt, and alterna-pop intrigue. Seductively serenading as it may seem, don't vote Giant Squid. (via BV) ... CONTINUE READING NEW THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS VIDEO - "WITH THE DARK"»
Posted on June 11, 2007 in (3 comments)
Tags: Arcade Fire | The Real Housewives Of New York City | The Walkmen | They Might Be Giants
It's been 25 years since They Might Be Giants was born, and we still listen to the quirky duo every night (who do you think recorded the Daily Show theme?). The Johns have always been good about sharing free tunes,... CONTINUE READING NEW THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS - "TAKE OUT THE TRASH"»
Posted on April 27, 2007 in (22 comments)
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There's nothing better than having a good song about your hometown. The folks at ign.com put together a list of their "Top 10 Songs About Wonderful Cities," kicking off with a four-way tie at #10, and listing the artist's rendition... CONTINUE READING TOP 10 SONGS ABOUT WONDERFUL CITIES»
Posted on January 24, 2007 in , (87 comments)
Tags: Elvis Presley | Frank Sinatra | The Clash | The Weakerthans | They Might Be Giants