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This Week's Mix

Jun 19, 2009, 9:00am Instrumental Analysis
What? Oh why yes, I still do, in fact, do these. Lets get to it then shall we. Starfucker - Medicine Phoenix - Lisztomania Akron/Family - The River John Vanderslice - Sunken Union Boat Deer Tick - Easy The Thermals - Now We Can See Apostle of Hustle - Soul Unwind El Ten Eleven - Jumping Frenchmen of Maine Miike Snow - Burial (DJ Mehdi Remix) The Very Best - [...]
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Artist:Akron/Family
Title:Akron/Family - The River
Link Text:The River
File Name:Akron_Family - The River.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Apostle of Hustle - Soul Unwind
Title:Apostle of Hustle - Soul Unwind
Link Text:Soul Unwind
File Name:Apostle of Hustle - Soul Unwind.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Deer Tick - Easy
Title:Deer Tick - Easy
Link Text:Easy
File Name:Deer Tick - Easy.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:El Ten Eleven
Title:El Ten Eleven - Jumping Frenchmen of Maine
Link Text:Jumping Frenchmen of Maine
File Name:El Ten Eleven - Jumping Frenchmen of.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:John Vanderslice - Sunken Union Boat
Title:John Vanderslice - Sunken Union Boat
Link Text:Sunken Union Boat
File Name:John Vanderslice - Sunken Union Boat.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Miike Snow
Title:Miike Snow - Burial (DJ Mehdi Remix)
Link Text:Burial (DJ Mehdi Remix)
File Name:Miike Snow - Burial (DJ Mehdi Remix).mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Phoenix
Title:844 Lisztomania
Link Text:Lisztomania
File Name:Phoenix - Lisztomania.mp3
Year:2009
Artist:Starfucker - Medicine
Title:Starfucker - Medicine
Link Text:Medicine
File Name:Starfucker - Medicine.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:The Thermals
Title:The Thermals - Now We Can See
Link Text:Now We Can See
File Name:The Thermals - Now We Can See.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:The Very Best
Link Text:Warm Heart of Africa
File Name:The Very Best - Warm Heart of Africa.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps

The Local Weekend: Kicking June Off Right Part II

Jun 6, 2009, 8:08am Instrumental Analysis
The Local Weekend: Kicking June Off Right Part II Caught your breath yet from Friday night? Saturday and Sunday are no let down. Let's get to it. Two one-day festivals Saturday dominate the scene. The Metro Gallery in Baltimore is the place to be for Rufustival. Local acts galore fill this line-up along with a few out-of-towners. Set to play: A Place to Bury Strangers , Dirty Projectors , Chairlift , Thrushes , Eureka Birds , The Sky Drops , Pianowire , Baby Aspirin , [...]
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Artist:Dark Meat
Title:Freedom Ritual
Link Text:Freedom Ritual
File Name:Dark Meat - Freedom Ritual.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:Eureka Birds
Title:The Still Life
Link Text:The Still Life
File Name:Eureka Birds - The Still Life.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:Monarch
Title:Family Glue
Link Text:Family Glue
File Name:Monarch - Family Glue.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2007
Artist:The Black Hollies
Title:Paisley Pattern Ground
Link Text:Paisley Pattern Ground
File Name:The Black Hollies - Paisley Pattern Ground.mp3
Artist:The Hold Steady
Title:Chips Ahoy!
Link Text:Chips Ahoy
File Name:The Hold Steady - Chips Ahoy.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2006
Artist:The Sky Drops
Title:Now Would Be
Link Text:Now Would Be
File Name:The Sky Drops - Now Would Be.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2006
Artist:Thrushes
Title:Heartbeats
Link Text:Heartbeats
File Name:Thrushes - Heartbeats.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Year:2007

The Local Weekend: Kicking June Off Right Part I

Jun 5, 2009, 9:00am Instrumental Analysis
The Local Weekend: Kicking June Off Right Part I Another month has passed us by. Summer is starting. Time for great music to come through the area is massive quantities. This weekend is no exception. Friday is loaded with big names and your local favorites. Here is what's hapening: So many huge acts are hitting the IA area this weekend. For those of you that cut your musical teeth around my time (late '80s/early '90s), a couple of shows may peak your interest. Jane's Addiction and Nine Inch Nails [...]
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Link Text:My Weakness
File Name:A Place to Bury Strangers - My Weakness.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Link Text:Three Days
File Name:threedays.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Artist:Denali
Title:Hold Your Breath
Link Text:Hold Your Breath
File Name:Denali - Hold Your Breath.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2003
Artist:DeVotchKa
Title:You Love Me
Link Text:You Love Me
File Name:DeVotchka - You Love Me.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2004
Artist:kadman
Title:Sorry
Link Text:Sorry
File Name:Kadman - Sorry.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:Ki:Theory
Title:My Thoughts
Link Text:My Thoughts
File Name:KiTheory - MyThoughts.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:Like Bells
Title:Atlas
Link Text:Atlas
File Name:Like Bells - Atlas.mp3
Year:2009
Artist:Nine Inch Nails
Title:Lights in the Sky
Link Text:Lights In The Sky
File Name:Nine Inch Nails - Lights in the Sky.mp3
Year:2008
Artist:Robes
Title:The Breaks
Link Text:The Breaks
File Name:Robes - The Breaks.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:True Womanhood
Title:Cosmic Ray
Link Text:Cosmic Ray
File Name:True Womanhood - Cosmic Ray.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Artist:Viva Voce
Title:Octavio
Link Text:Octavio
File Name:Viva Voce - Octavio.mp3
Bitrate:320 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:White Rabbits
Title:Percussion Gun
Link Text:Percussion Gun
File Name:White Rabbits - Percussion Gun.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2009

Contest: Doves in DC

Jun 1, 2009, 9:54pm Instrumental Analysis
Contest: Doves in DC Alright, this is a good one, so I will just get to the point. Doves are playing a show in DC on Saturday night at 9:30 Club with Wild Light . The show is sold out and everyone is trying to score some tickets. What most people do not know, is that Doves have teamed up with Gibson Guitar for a special pre-show party. What is that exactly? Well, here are the details: What : Gibson Guitar Presents: Doves Take Flight - A Pre-Show End of Tour Celebration [...]
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The Holiday Weekend: Sunday and Monday

May 24, 2009, 1:27pm Instrumental Analysis
The Holiday Weekend: Sunday and Monday Holy Fuck By James Mejia As the weekend winds to a close, the BBQ scene heats up and the shows start to wind down. However, there are still a few things to see before we have to return to work on Tuesday. Between Sunday and Monday, The National play three shows at 9:30 Club in DC. You know you love them and you know the shows are beyond sold out. mp3 : The National - Fake Empire (via Beggars Group) Holy Fuck and Crocodiles [...]
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Link Text:Holy Fuck - Jungles
File Name:Holy Fuck - Jungles.mp3
Artist:Crocodiles
Title:I Wanna Kill
Link Text:Crocodiles - I Wanna Kill
File Name:Crocodiles - I Wanna Kill.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Artist:Howling Bells
Title:Into The Chaos
Link Text:Howling Bells - Into The Chaos
File Name:Howling Bells - Into The Chaos.mp3
Bitrate:320 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:Loxsly
Title:Battalions
Link Text:Loxsly - Battalions
File Name:Loxsly - Battalions.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Ponytail
Title:Celebrate the Body Electric (It Came From an Angel)
Link Text:Ponytail - Celebrate the Body Electric (It Came From An Angel)
File Name:Ponytail - Celebrate the Body Electric (It Came From An Angel).mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:The National
Title:Fake Empire
Link Text:The National - Fake Empire
File Name:The National - Fake Empire.mp3
Bitrate:189 kbps
Year:2007

The Holiday Weekend: Saturday

May 23, 2009, 9:00am Instrumental Analysis
The Holiday Weekend: Saturday Friday is in the books. Saturday is a repeat of the day before. Phily's line-up declines greatly. Baltimore and DC carry the majority of the shows. Here's what to check out: I'll be down in DC at the Rock & Roll Hotel for a line-up of pure power-pop. One of our favorites, Jukebox the Ghost are coming back to the area after a year's worth of touring. See them before they go hermit-like and hide away for the next few months or so. Also on tap is Jenny Owen Youngs , set to drop her [...]
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The Holiday Weekend: Friday

May 22, 2009, 6:00am Instrumental Analysis
The Holiday Weekend: Friday The weekend show post is back after a brief hiatus, mainly because I was slacking hard. Hockey playoffs do that to me. Anyway, It is the unofficial start of Summer this weekend. Most of us are done with school or have a long weekend, so why not do it up right after the afternoon grilling and partying with a night out checking some of what the local music venues have to offer. Very heavy show load, so I'm going to break it up into bite-sized pieces for your consumption. Friday's action is as follows: [...]
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Artist:Audible
Title:The Fireman
Link Text:The Fireman
File Name:Audible - The Fireman.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Year:2006
Artist:Cheers Elephant
Title:Wide Eyed
Link Text:Wide Eyed
File Name:Cheers Elephant - Wide Eyed.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Artist:Ear Pwr
Title:Future Eyes
Link Text:Future Eyes
File Name:Earpwr - Future Eyes.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Errant Strike
Title:Time Ain't Right
Link Text:Time Ain't Right
File Name:Errant Strike - Time Aint Right.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Lo Moda
Title:Electric World
Link Text:Electric World
File Name:Lo_Moda_-_04_Electric_World.mp 3
Bitrate:259 kbps
Year:2006
Artist:The Poison Arrows
Title:Total Beverage
Link Text:Total Beverage
File Name:Poison Arrows - Total Beverage.mp3
Bitrate:320 kbps
Year:2009

Casper Bangs

May 21, 2009, 7:59am Instrumental Analysis
Casper Bangs Photo By Shervin Lainez When I started this site 3 years ago, there was a DC band that caught my attention. Armed with wit and killer hooks, The Hard Tomorrows , were poised for good things. Then, in the summer of 2007, they vanished. Fast forward two years and the voice of that band, Rob Pierangeli, has finally resurfaced under the alter ego, Casper Bangs . Taking the hooks that his previous band was known for and turning the energy way up, Rob is ready to take on the world again. If you don't believe me, [...]
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Artist:Casper Bangs
Title:The Other Half
Link Text:The Other Half
File Name:Casper Bangs - The Other Half.mp3
Bitrate:320 kbps
Year:2009

Midweek Shows

May 18, 2009, 9:11pm Instrumental Analysis
via shervinfoto.com Now that the summer is more or less here, the area is starting to get some great shows during the week. A few bands are stopping through the area with a couple of dates, so whether you are in Philly, Baltimore or DC, you should get a chance to see them. Here is a run down of the highlights through Thursday. Tuesday DC has the pick of the litter with three great shows to satisfy [...]
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Artist:casper bangs
Title:always on
Link Text:Always On
File Name:Casper Bangs - always on.mp3
Year:2009
Artist:Deleted Scenes
Title:Fake IDs
Link Text:Fake IDs
File Name:02 Fake IDs.mp3
Bitrate:320 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:Elvis Perkins In Dearland
Title:Shampoo
Link Text:Shampoo
File Name:Evlis Perkins in Dearland - Shampoo.mp3
Year:2009
Artist:Motel Motel
Title:Coffee
Link Text:Coffee
File Name:Motel Motel - Coffee.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:Pattern is Movement
Title:Right Away
Link Text:Right Away
File Name:Pattern Is Movement - Right Away.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Artist:St. Vincent
Title:The Strangers
Link Text:The Strangers
File Name:St Vincent - The Strangers.mp3
Year:2009
Artist:Tereu Tereu
Title:Perpetual Motion
Link Text:Perpetual Motion
File Name:Tereu Tereu - Perpetual Motion.mp3
Bitrate:224 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:The Dance Party
Title:Sasha Don't Sleep
Link Text:Sasha Don't Sleep
File Name:The Dance Party - Sasha Don't Sleep.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:The Deep Vibration
Title:Coal Mine
Link Text:Coal Mine
File Name:The Deep Vibration - Coal Mine.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Artist:The XYZ Affair
Title:Sock You in the Face with Love
Link Text:Sock You In The Face With Love
File Name:The XYZ Affair - Sock You In The Face With Love.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2009

These United States Takes On Video Games

May 18, 2009, 8:00am Instrumental Analysis
I tend to cover a lots of ground on the internet and as I was browsing around on some of the more geekier ends, I stumbled upon this video game trailer for Call of Juarez: Bound In Blood : As you watch it, you may find that it features "West Won" by DC's These United States . Congrats to those guys for making the jump to other forms of media to get their wonderful sound out to the masses. [...]
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Artist:These United States
Title:West Won
Link Text:West Won
File Name:These United States - West Won.mp3
Year:2008

Return of The Beanstalk Library

May 18, 2009, 6:41am Instrumental Analysis
Return of The Beanstalk Library DC's The Beanstalk Library have been MIA for awhile. However, we have recently learned that after some tweaking of the lineup, the band is getting ready to return with new songs and a new live band. The new version of the band will debut on Memorial Day at IOTA with support from In Technicolor and Typefighter . The music? Well, that will debut a lot sooner. During the down time, songwriters Ryan Walker and Brian Kent finished five new recordings. In advance of the show, and to celebrate this [...]
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Artist:The Beanstalk Library
Title:This Line Is Not For Me
Link Text:This Line Is Not For Me
File Name:The Beanstalk Library - This Line Is Not For Me.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Year:2009

This Week's Mix

May 18, 2009, 6:03am Instrumental Analysis
It has been ages since I have posted one of these, but school was killing me. Now that it is over and summer is here, the time for great music is again upon us all. So take some time and revel in some great new songs. Hoots & Hellmouth - Known For Possession (via Sneak Attack) Akron/Family - River (via Dead Oceans) An Horse - Camp Out (via Sneak Attack) Illinois - Kid Catastrophe (via +1) The XYZ Affair - Sock You In The Face With Love (via [...]
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Artist:Akron/Family
Title:River
Link Text:River
File Name:Akron Family - River.mp3
Year:2009
Artist:An Horse
Title:Camp Out
Link Text:Camp Out
File Name:An Horse - Camp Out.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Artist:British Sea Power
Title:Come Wander With Me
Link Text:Come Wander With Me
File Name:British Sea Power - Come Wander With Me.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Artist:Elizabeth & The Catapult
Title:Taller Children
Link Text:Taller Children
File Name:Elizabeth and the Catapult - Taller Children.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Artist:Hoots & Hellmouth
Title:known for possession
Link Text:Known For Possession
File Name:Hoots and Hellmouth - Known For Possession.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Artist:illinois
Title:Kid Catastrophe
Link Text:Kid Catastrophe
File Name:Illinois - Kid Catastrophe.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Artist:Liechtenstein
Title:Roses In The Park
Link Text:Roses In The Park
File Name:Liechtenstein - Roses In the Park.mp3
Bitrate:236 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Marcio Local
Title:Presta Luxo
Link Text:Preta Luxo
File Name:Marcio Local - Preta Luxo.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Navegante
Title:Todo o Nada
Link Text:Todo O Nada
File Name:Navegante - Todo O Nada.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Artist:The XYZ Affair
Title:Sock You in the Face with Love
Link Text:Sock You In The Face With Love
File Name:The XYZ Affair - Sock You In The Face With Love.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2009

The Area Weekend: Starting May Off Right Part I

May 1, 2009, 6:40am Instrumental Analysis
The Area Weekend: Starting May Off Right Part I It is time once again for the round-up of the weekends musical events coming to the IA area. Not as packed as past weekends, but it is a little front heavy. Friday is absolutely loaded, before it slows down for Saturday and Sunday. Here's who is playing Friday and those going on to other regional locales afterwards: Dinosaur Jr. Photo by Johannes Scherman When certain bands get back together and tour, it's almost tragic. I'm not going to [...]
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Artist:Adam & Dave's Bloodline
Title:In The Zoo
Link Text:In The Zoo
File Name:08 In The Zoo.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Artist:Caestles
Title:Happey Birthday Frankenstein
Link Text:Happy Birthday Frankenstein
File Name:Caestles - Happy Birthday Frankenstein.mp3
Bitrate:320 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Canadian Invasion
Title:Mansard Roof (live Vampire Weekend cover)
Link Text:Mansard Roof
File Name:Canadian Invasion - Masnard Roof.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Chairlift
Title:Evident Utensil (MGMT Remix)
Link Text:Evident Utensil
File Name:Chairlift - Evident Utensil _MGMT Remix_.mp3
Artist:Death By Sexy
Title:Blow My Mind
Link Text:Blow My Mind
File Name:Death By Sexy - Blow My Mind.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2007
Artist:Dinosaur Jr
Title:I Want You To Know
Link Text:I Want You To Know
File Name:Dinosaur Jr. - I Want You to Know.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Easy Corner
Title:Swallow Me Whole
Link Text:Swallow Me Whole
File Name:Easy Corner - Swallow Me Whole.mp3
Bitrate:266 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Faux Slang
Title:Junkyard Ethics
Link Text:Junkyard Ethics
File Name:Faux Slang - Junkyard Ethics.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Fourth Grade Security Risk
Title:Sinful
Link Text:Sinful
File Name:Fourth Grade Security Risk - Sinful.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Year:2004
Artist:Freeland
Title:Under Control
Link Text:Under Control
File Name:Freeland - Under Control.mp3
Bitrate:320 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Jotto
Title:Bang/Shoot/Shoot/Bang
Link Text:Bang Shoot Shoot Bang
File Name:Jotto - Bang Shoot Shoot Bang.mp3
Year:2008
Artist:Lewis & Clarke
Title:Before It Breaks You
Link Text:Before It Breaks You
File Name:Lewis & Clarke - Before It Breaks You.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2007
Artist:Magic Wands
Title:Black Magic
Link Text:Black Magic
File Name:Magic Wands - Black Magic.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:MORAL CRAYFISH
Title:Gadolinite
Link Text:Gadolinite
File Name:2-Gadolinite.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:The Kills
Title:Ticket Man
Link Text:Ticket Man
File Name:The Kills - Ticket Man.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2004
Artist:The Shackeltons
Title:Yellow Cadillac
Link Text:Yellow Cadillac
File Name:The Shackeltons - Yellow Cadillac.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:U.S. Royalty
Title:Every Summer
Link Text:Every Summer
File Name:US Royalty - Every Summer.mp3
Year:2008

The Regional Weekend: Gonna Be A Hot One, Part II

Apr 25, 2009, 9:00am Instrumental Analysis
The Regional Weekend: Gonna Be A Hot One, Part II Hope you enjoyed your Friday. Saturday and Sunday are no let down either. A few bands decided to come through the area starting Saturday and finish off elsewhere in the region Sunday, plus plenty of one-nighters to chose from. So I guess I'll get right to it. Spoon from bands myspace Not much hasn't been said about Austin-based Spoon . Probably THE indie band of all indie bands is the best way I can describe them. Chopped vocals, great instrumentation and [...]
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Title:Magic Tape
Link Text:Magic Tape
File Name:BELL - Magic Tape.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Artist:And The Moneynotes
Title:Bolinda
Link Text:Bolinda
File Name:And the Moneynotes - Bolinda.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Artist:Bells Bells Bells
Title:The Doctor
Link Text:The Doctor
File Name:Bells Bells Bells - The Doctor.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:Birdlips
Title:Some Kind of Death
Link Text:Some Kind of Death
File Name:Birdlips - Some Kind of Death.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:Bowerbirds
Title:In Our Talons
Link Text:In Our Talons
File Name:Bowerbirds - In Our Talons.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:Celebration
Title:I Will Not Fall
Link Text:I Will Not Fall
File Name:Celebration - I Will Not Fall.mp3
Year:2009
Artist:East Hundred
Title:Slow Burning Crimes
Link Text:Slow Burning Crimes
File Name:East Hundred - Slow Burning Crimes.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Hoots & Hellmouth
Title:It's Close, I'm Undone
Link Text:It's Close I'm Undone
File Name:Hoots & Hellmouth - It's Close, I'm Undone.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2005
Artist:Julie Doiron
Title:Wintermitts
Link Text:Wintermitts
File Name:Julie Doiron - Wintermitts.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Year:2002
Artist:Mogwai
Title:The Sun Smells Too Loud
Link Text:The Sun Smells Too Loud
File Name:Mogwai - The Sun Smells Too Loud.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:New Motels
Title:Modern Thinker
Link Text:Modern Thinker
File Name:New Motels - Modern Thinker.mp3
Year:2007
Artist:Psychedelic Horseshit
Title:New Wave Hippies
Link Text:New Wave Hippies
File Name:Psychedelic Horseshit - New Wave Hippies.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Artist:Saudi Arabia
Title:Brains
Link Text:Brains
File Name:Saudi Arabia - Brains.mp3
Year:2009
Artist:White Rabbits
Title:Percussion Gun
Link Text:Percussion Gun
File Name:White Rabbits - Percussion Gun.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2009

The Regional Weekend: Gonna Be A Hot One, Part I

Apr 24, 2009, 6:25am Instrumental Analysis
The Regional Weekend: Gonna Be A Hot One, Part I Looks like a preview of summer is heading our way, with highs getting close to 90 in some places. The unexpected heat is not going to keep the weekend show line-up from happening. It's another full weekend, so I'm going to have to split it up into two posts. This one will cover Friday and those that also hit other places after Friday. Kings of Leon from band's myspace Quite a few big name acts start things Friday and [...]
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Artist:Action Painters
Title:SuperMarket
Link Text:SuperMarket
File Name:Action Painters - SuperMarket.mp3
Bitrate:256 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:Austin Lucas
Title:Somebody Love You
Link Text:Somebody Loves You
File Name:Austin Lucas - Somebody Loves You.mp3
Year:2009
Artist:Bellflur
Title:First To The Moon
Link Text:First to the Moon
File Name:Bellflur - First To The Moon.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:BottlesCans
Title:Tabitha Calhoun
Link Text:Tabitha Calhoun
File Name:BottlesCans - Tabitha Calhoun.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Artist:Cobra Collective
Title:Joe Goda
Link Text:Joe Goda
File Name:Cobra Collective - Joe Goda.mp3
Bitrate:96 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:FFHH
Title:From The Shadows
Link Text:From the Shadows
File Name:FFHH - From The Shadows.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:Hezekiah Jones
Title:Nothing's Bound
Link Text:Nothings Bound
File Name:Hezekiah Jones - Nothings Bound.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2006
Artist:Josh Small
Title:Move Your Hips
Link Text:Move Your Hips
File Name:Josh Small - Move Your Hips.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Artist:Oppenheimer
Title:Saturday Looks Bad To Me
Link Text:Saturday Looks Bad To Me
File Name:oppenheimer-saturday-looks-bad -to-me.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:Pontiak
Title:Honey
Link Text:Honey
File Name:Pontiak - Honey.mp3
Bitrate:320 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Presidents of the United States
Title:Lump
Link Text:Lump
File Name:presidents-of-the-united-state s-lump.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Year:2007
Artist:Stephen Lynch
Title:3 Balloons
Link Text:3 Balloons
File Name:Stephen Lynch - 3 Balloons.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:The Spinto Band
Title:Summer Grof
Link Text:Summer Grof
File Name:The Spinto Band - Summer Grof.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:Tim Barry
Title:Idle Idylist
Link Text:Idle Idylist
File Name:Tim Barry - Idle Idylist.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Artist:TRÈS BIEN
Title:Liquid Love
Link Text:Liquid Love
File Name:TR
Bitrate:128 kbps
Artist:TRÈS BIEN
Title:Liquid Love
Link Text:Liquid Love
File Name:TR%C8S%20BIEN%20-%20Liquid%20L ove.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps

The Local Thursday: Prepping for the Weekend

Apr 23, 2009, 2:33pm Instrumental Analysis
The Local Thursday: Prepping for the Weekend After a few days off due to holidays, day trips and other things that have popped up, I am finally back on track and will give you some ideas for what to spend your time and money on Thursday and the coming weekend for auditory and visual entertainment. By the looks of the DC/Baltimore and Pennsylvania calendars, it is going to be another busy one. Travis (photo from bands myspace) A couple of bands are hitting the area [...]
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Artist:Imperial China
Title:There Is No Translation
Link Text:There Is No Translation
File Name:Imperial China - There Is No Translation.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Artist:Junior League Band
Title:The Station
Link Text:The Station
File Name:Junior League Band - The Station.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Artist:Modern Skirts
Title:Soft Pedals
Link Text:Soft Pedals
File Name:Modern Skirts - Soft Pedals.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:Ponytail
Title:Celebrate the Body Electric (It Came From an Angel)
Link Text:Celebrate the Body Electric
File Name:Ponytail - Celebrate the Body Electric.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:Speck Mountain
Title:I Feel Eternal
Link Text:I Feel Eternal
File Name:Speck Mountain - I Feel Eternal.mp3
Bitrate:320 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:The Art Department
Title:Julia I Can't Run Anymore
Link Text:Julia I Can't Run Anymore
File Name:The Art Department - Julia I Cant Run Anymore.mp3
Bitrate:78 kbps
Artist:The Everyday Visuals
Title:Boom! Boom! Boom!
Link Text:Boom Boom Boom
File Name:the-everyday-visuals-boom-boom -boom.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Wakey! Wakey!
Title:Get Away (Here we go again)
Link Text:Get Away
File Name:Wakey Wakey - Get Away.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps

Release The CDs!

Apr 10, 2009, 6:00am Instrumental Analysis
Release The CDs! A couple of local favorites that we cover regularly are dropping new discs Friday night, unfortunately not in the same place. Harrisburg, PA's Abbey at ABC is the scene for one of the best local line-ups south central PA has seen in a very long time. Pure classic wall of sound style '80s pop is what Hershey's The April Skies are all about. Together since something like 1988, this is their 3rd full-length album since 2005 and their first since late 2006. Don't expect all new stuff though. They always break out the [...]
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Artist:Drink Up Buttercup
Title:Lovers Play Dead
Link Text:Lovers Play Dead
File Name:Drink Up Buttercup - Lovers Play Dead.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Middle Distance Runner
Title:Brother John
Link Text:Brother John 
File Name:Middle Distance Runner - Brother John.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:The April Skies
Title:Punch Drunk Messiah
Link Text:Punch Drunk Messiah
File Name:The April Skies - Punch Drunk Messiah.mp3
Year:2009
Artist:The Shackeltons
Title:Your Movement
Link Text:Your Movement
File Name:The Shackeltons - Your Movement.mp3
Bitrate:320 kbps
Year:2007

The Local Weekend: Another Stacked One

Apr 3, 2009, 8:00am Instrumental Analysis
The Local Weekend: Another Stacked One After last week's trifecta of musical information, this weekend is a welcome respite. Not as heavy, but still plenty to check out. Got big plans this weekend, so I am keeping it somewhat brief. Check out our exhaustive calendars ( DC , Philly ) for other shows. Black Kids (photo via band myspace) Speaking of my plans, join me Friday at the Troc in Philly's Chinatown for a great line-up. Florida's Black [...]
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Artist:Ariel Pink
Title:Helen
Link Text:Helen
File Name:Ariel Pink - Helen.mp3
Bitrate:56 kbps
Year:2006
Artist:Dan Deacon
Title:Big Big Big Big Big
Link Text:Big Big Big Big Big
File Name:Dan Deacon - Big Big Big Big Big.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
Artist:Deer Tick
Title:Long Time
Link Text:Long Time
File Name:Deertick - Long Time.mp3
Year:2007
Artist:Future Islands
Title:Old Friend
Link Text:Old Friend
File Name:Future Islands - Old Friend.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Artist:Mates of State
Title:My Only Offer
Link Text:My Only Offer
File Name:Mates Of State - My Only Offer.mp3
Bitrate:264 kbps
Year:2008
Artist:Obits
Title:Pine On
Link Text:Pine On
File Name:Obits - Pine On.mp3
Bitrate:128 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:The Felice Brothers
Title:Run Chicken Run
Link Text:Run Chicken Run
File Name:The Felice Brothers - Run Chicken Run.mp3
Bitrate:192 kbps
Year:2009

The Area Weekend: Welcome Back! Part Three

Mar 29, 2009, 3:09pm Instrumental Analysis
The Area Weekend: Welcome Back! Part Three I thought I would never say this, but the weekend is finally coming to an end. Fortunately (for me), Sunday is much lighter in action than the past two nights. Don't forget to check out Friday and Saturday for bands that are playing multiple dates. Canadian Invasion (via bands myspace) The M-Room is hosting a great line-up featuring indie-popsters Golden Bloom and Philly's own Canadian Invasion . Rounding out the show is Jersey City's [...]
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Artist:canadian invasion
Title:One Hand Claps the Other
Link Text:One Hand Claps the Other
File Name:Canadian Invasion - One Hand Claps the Other.mp3
Bitrate:256 kbps
Year:2009
Artist:Golden Bloom
Title:Doomsday Devices
Link Text:Doomsday Devices
File Name:Golden Bloom - Doomsday Devices.mp3
Bitrate:160 kbps
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