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- June 26, 2010
- TMBG appeared on Jonathan Ross's radio program on BBC Radio 2 in England this morning. You can now listen to the episode online here but catch it quick as it will only be available for seven days. The Giants segment begins at about 2:15.20. The episode includes an interview and live performances of Meet The Elements and a cover of Up the Junction by Squeeze.
- June 25, 2010
- TMBG was featured on tonight's episode of Jeopardy! The Final Jeopardy clue was "The band called 'They Might Be Giants' ultimately gets its name from a phrase said by this title hero in a 1605 work." The answer, of course, is "Who is Don Quixote?", which none of the contestants got right.
- June 25, 2010
- John, John and Marty were on the Robert Elms show on BBC London (radio) on this date. The show has been uploaded, so you can listen to it here, but will only be available for a few days. The segment with TMBG starts at around 02:06.10, and features I Am A Paleontologist (not live), and live versions of Meet The Elements and Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
- June 17, 2010
- They Might Be Giants has posted a short video from the recording studio, containing a 13-second instrumental excerpt of a new song called "Duende", from the band's upcoming 15th album (set for release in 2011). Watch it on YouTube!
- June 17, 2010
- TMBG's official merchandise store has been revamped and has several new items for sale. Support the band and stock up today!
- June 16, 2010
- The Epicurean Musician has posted an interview with Linnell about his eating habits, favorite foods, and eating on the road.
- June 15, 2010
- American Songwriter has posted an interview with The Johns done before their set at Bonnaroo.
- June 14, 2010
- Spinner.com has posted a short interview with Flansburgh regarding TMBG's summer tour. Upcoming projects are also briefly mentioned.
- June 13, 2010
- WXRT has posted a very short interview with John and John as well as three songs recorded live Backstage at Bonnaroo.
- June 12, 2010
- A very happy birthday to Mr. John Linnell, who turns 51 today!
- June 11, 2010
- John Linnell was interviewed about Here Comes Science by Iain Lee's Best Bits podcast. Listen or download it from Absolute Radio.
- June 10, 2010
- John and John have released a short "non-musical audio podcast" via YouTube entitled "Vibe Report Summer 2010", which is appended to the song "Demarais Parker". Upcoming tour dates are discussed.
- June 10, 2010
- John Flansburgh will be producing Jonathan Coulton's next album. More info here.
