Tonight I’ll be catching the next installment of my “Nashville week” in Lexington: De Novo Dahl. They’ve just wrapped up work on their new album, and are doing a string of dates to celebrate. I’ve been told that their show in Nashville last week was awe-inspiring, so I’m really hoping this one turns out just […]

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So in addition to the first day of classes, today will be my first day working at CD Central here in Lexington. I’m pretty pumped because, to quote The Futureheads, “this is the job that people die for.” Here’s hoping I don’t screw it up!
MP3: The Futureheads - First Day
MP3: The Brunettes - The Record […]

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Lylas’ performance Sunday night kicked off what is looking to be a very Nashville-filled week here in Lexington. Tomorrow we’ll be getting De Novo Dahl at the Dame, and Saturday sees the return of the Features both to CD Central for an instore and then to the Dame for their full band performance. But for […]

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MP3: Bound Stems - Refuse the Refuse
Bound Stems Tour Dates
08.27 Pittsburgh PA Garfield Artworks 4931 Penn Ave.
08.28 Gambier OH, Kenyon College
08.29 Buffalo NY The Mohawk Place w/ Johnny Nobody
08.30 New York NY Mercury Lounge 9PM, 21+ w/ Supersystem
08.31 Cambridge MA TT the Bear’s 10 Brookline St.
09.02 Norfolk, VA Relative Theory Records $7 / 8PM
09.03 Philadelphia […]

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Clem Snide just posted this new(?) song on their Myspace. It’s mellow, beautiful and just what quality you’ve come to expect from them.
MP3: Clem Snide - Our Time Will Come
The idea that a true genius is never appreciated within their lifetime takes on a whole new level when dealing with music. How many bands can […]

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As has been their MO for some time, Of Montreal just announced a string of dates after wrapping up their last ones. Be sure to check out the fact that they’re playing a free, all ages show in Lexington, KY.
BONUS MP3: Of Montreal - Cato Play with My Head (KEXP)
BONUS MP3: Of Montreal - Suffer […]

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When booking a show in Lexington, you can always count on Petticoat Petticoat to bring both a great show and a great crowd. While I was busy running around taking care of stuff for WRFL, I think that the times I was able to stand still and enjoy the show were some of my favorite […]

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Sunday, I saw the following things: a puppy play xylophones, a brontasaurus rock the bass, slammin’ hip hop lyrics from a bee, a bear beat the drums and a lobster guitar god. While it might sound like something out of a Hunter S. Thompson acid trip, it’s actually the live show of Lexington’s own Jacob […]

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