Pitchfork — Hear that? The faint crackling of needle on vinyl, the bray of new condo development, the rustling of legs encased in skinny jeans? Why, it all sounds a little like Brooklyn to me. But it doesn't sound nearly so much like the au courant borough ... more info

Pitchfork — Hear that? The faint crackling of needle on vinyl, the bray of new condo development, the rustling of legs encased in skinny jeans? Why, it all sounds a little like Brooklyn to me. But it doesn't sound nearly so much like the au courant borough as th... more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — As if arbitrarily ranking one's favorite albums of the year isn't an absurd enough task, we leave you for the weekend with our favorite songs of 2008. Check David's list at the bottom of the post...50. Karl Blau - Mockingbird Diet49. CFCF - "Invitati... more info

DrownedInSound — Two bands, two gigs, one week: Holly Erskine's been busy, snapping both Late Of The Pier and Chairlift on her travels around the capital in the past seven days more info

Pasta Primavera — Tonight in Baltimore there’s a super sweet show happening over at the Talking Head with Caleb Stine, Small Sur, Stephen Strohmeier, and Andy Abelow.  Down in DC the Black Cat is featuring Baltimore’s Wye Oak and O’Death.  Philly seems ... more info

Pasta Primavera — Wow there’s some sweet shows in DC tonight!  First up the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue has Yeasayer and Chairlift.  That’s pretty good right?  Well maybe Dr. Dog at the 9:30 Club would be swell as well.  If you aren’t in the Dist... more info

Between Thought and Expression — I can't make up for months of blogger's block with one post, but here's a start... Chairlift - Bruises This is the catchy song from that iPod nano commercial. The album is decent, but "Bruises" and "Evident Utensil" are clearly the standouts. In ... more info

Between Thought and Expression — I can't make up for months of blogger's block with one post, but here's a start... Chairlift - Bruises This is the catchy song from that iPod nano commercial. The album is decent, but "Bruises" and "Evident Utensil" are clearly the standouts. In ... more info

Between Thought and Expression — I can't make up for months of blogger's block with one post, but here's a start... Chairlift - Bruises This is the catchy song from that iPod nano commercial. The album is decent, but "Bruises" and "Evident Utensil" are clearly the standouts. In ... more info

Between Thought and Expression — I can't make up for months of blogger's block with one post, but here's a start... Chairlift - Bruises This is the catchy song from that iPod nano commercial. The album is decent, but "Bruises" and "Evident Utensil" are clearly the standouts. In ... more info