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The Antlers follow up to their 2009 album Hospice is here and streaming in its entirety on NPR right now. I always get the Antlers mixed up with like, 9 other bands, but I liked Hospice a lot, so I’m excited. I hope you’re excited.   Listen to Burst Apart...

Lupe Fiasco feat Skylar Gray – “Words I Never Said” Lupe Fiasco – Music – More Music Videos Not a bad video, not a great song. Wilco – “Airline to Heaven” Never really got as gay for Wilco as everyone else seems to be. Barack Obama included, apparently. David Byrne...

Kurt Vile and the Violators Echo, Los Angeles 4-21-11 Here is the setlist starting from about 25% of the way in; if you know the first 4 songs leave us a comment. Setlist: Ghost Boss Overnite Freeway Peeping Tom He’s Alright Encore: In my time Freak Forklift Photos By Ben...

Charles chronicled his SXSW 2011 experience, day-by-day, artist-by-artist, in the conclusion to SXSW 2011 perspectives of a first timer Date: 4/16 Band: Braids Live/Interview: Interview Thoughts Going In: This band plays music so precious, it makes my heart hurt. I want them to like me so my girlfriend can use...

Last Tuesday 4-19 “Those Darlins” graced The Satellite (formally spaceland) in Silver Lake, Los Angeles with their Nashville drenched blend of Southern Rock. Side note it’s funny how centrally Tennessee is located yet it’s status as “The South” is never in doubt. Anyhow these ladies and their gentleman drummer like...

LCD Soundsystem played their last ever show on April 2nd at Madison Square Garden. Emotional, admirable, a very long gig – it came across as all of these things. James Murphy deserves credit for actually quitting while he was ahead, and hanging up the LCD moniker at a time when...