Seems like it’s been a while since I’ve heard anything from Two Gallants, but that could just mean that I haven’t been giving them my full attention. Here’s a great way to jump back into focus: a cover of Abner Jay’s “Im So Depressed.”

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The always-fantastic Okkervil River took their show to Letterman last night. This great performance (and their fantastic new record I Am Very Far) remind me that it’s been far too long since I saw the band live. It’s been almost exactly four years since my first and last time seeing them. Gotta remedy that soon… [...]

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You can start making your schedule. Hop to it!

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Remember that mind-controlled synth that Robert Schneider of the Apples in Stereo made a few months back? Here’s a video of him explaining and demonstrating it in Athens, GA. It gets a bit technical and Robert is as enthusiastic as ever, but it’s a pretty interesting way to kill 26 minutes. Performance with the device [...]

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I joined Reddit a month or so ago, but this is the first time I’ve found a good, previously-unheard band within its pages. MP3: Fortunetellers – Make it Easy I’m really liking the simplicity in this track. That plus the keyboard reminds me of Page France circa 2006. It’s a darling, worry-free tune that will [...]

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I spaced a bit on the new Beck-produced solo album by Thurston Moore, but this video snapped it back into focus. Being largely unfamiliar with Thurston’s solo stuff, I was pretty surprised at the delicate production on the song. Really enjoying this one. Preorder Demolished Thoughts

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If this video was for anyone else, I wouldn’t trust it. It’s almost too calm, too relaxing. And after all, the internet has trained me to always have my guard up whether I’m looking for a ghost in a car commercial or trying to move my cursor through an online maze. But no. This is [...]

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The Weeknd finally grace us with an official video that is a good deal less NSFW than the unofficial one. Can’t wait until this guy starts playing live shows. Download House of Balloons

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