Music on Television | 4.22-4.26

As you may have noticed, this feature was absent from the site last week. Many late night talk shows took the week off, so we followed suit. Two weeks ago, we revamped the format just a bit. We hope it’s been more streamlined and accessible!

Each band name still links to Spotify for a further preview. Additionally, we’ve more clearly placed the live show info. This is something we’ve been adding in for awhile, but, in case you didn’t notice, you can find dates and ticket links for band performances in Nashville and surrounding areas.

This week in Music on Television, we’ve got a pretty eclectic group of recommendations. From great emerging artists to top 40 staples, we dare you not to find something to check out!

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MONDAY | 4.22

DON’T MISS: Portugal. The Man on Jimmy Kimmel Live! [ABC; 11:35PM/10:35c]: Portland by way of Alaska, indie psychedelic pop rockers Portugal. The Man have been nothing if not prolific over the past few years. Their forthcoming album, Evil Friends, is one of our most anticipated of the year!

[Live | 6.13.13 | Bonnaroo | Info]

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Bonus: Jake Bugg
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | NBC; 11:35PM/10:35c

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TUESDAY | 4.23

DON’T MISS: Phosphorescent on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon [NBC; 12:35AM/11:35c]: Singer-songwriter Matthew Houck, who performs under the stage name Phosphorescent, has a decade’s worth of influential releases under his belt. His layered folky, indie sound has never been stronger than on his latest release, Muchacho.

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Bonus: Steve Martin & Edie Brickell
Late Show with David Letterman | CBS; 11:35PM/10:35c
[Live | 5.29.13 | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville | Info]

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WEDNESDAY | 4.24

DON’T MISS: Depeche Mode on Jimmy Kimmel Live! [ABC; 11:35PM/10:35c]: Depeche Mode’s recent stop on Letterman (below) was fantastic, so I can’t wait to see what they have in store for Kimmel! The seminal British electropop group are in full comeback mode, with their great new album Delta Machine.

[Live | 9.12.13 | Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, Atlanta | Info]

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Bonus: Grizzly Bear
Ellen | check local listings
[Live | 6.13.13 | Bonnaroo | Info]

Bonus: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | NBC; 11:35PM/10:35c
[Live | 5.1.13 | Cannery Ballroom, Nashville | Info]

Bonus: Talib Kweli
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | NBC; 12:35AM/11:35c

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THURSDAY | 4.25

DON’T MISS: The National on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon [NBC; 12:35AM/11:35c]: The National at set to release their new album, Trouble Will Find Me, next month, and it’s easily one of our most-anticipated of 2013. The indie/post-punk group just keeps getting better and better. I also can’t wait to catch them at Bonnaroo!

[Live | June 2013 | Bonnaroo | Info]

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Bonus: Fall Out Boy
Good Morning America | ABC; check local listings
[Live | 6.30.13 | Ryman Auditorium, Nashville | Info]

Bonus: Justin Timberlake
Ellen | check local listings

Bonus: Snoop Lion
Late Show with David Letterman | CBS; 11:35PM/10:35c

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FRIDAY | 4.26

DON’T MISS: The So So Glos on Late Show with David Letterman [CBS; 11:35PM/10:35c]: Brooklyn punks The So So Glos have a knack for hooks, an unrelenting attitude, and a powerful and fun live show. They just hit Nashville last month with Diarrhea Planet, and they’ll be back next month with Titus Andronicus.

[Live | 5.13.13 | The Stone Fox, Nashville | Info]

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Bonus: Iron and Wine
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | NBC; 12:35AM/11:35c