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The best new music of the week

Man, the end of a semester = tough time no time for a music blogger. And what a week to be busy! Folks from Ra Ra Riot and Vampire Weekend teamed up, Camera Obscura and Super Furry Animals released the new “best albums of 2009,” The Flaming Lips had didn’t have have the official rock song of Oklahoma, OH so many things! The Naked Wizard got tased! After the jump is the best stuff of this week (with SO many MP3s) we never told you about.

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Jamie

This Week in Concerts: Death Cab, Crystal Stilts, Beirut, etc.

Good news this week if you live in D.C., no need to travel outside the district for shows! That means no driving which means more drinking! Because what’s better than going to work hung-over Thursday morning with Crystal Stilts still ringing in your ears? Several things, actually. Several things.

Wednesday: Death Cab For […]

Lee

MP3s of some SXSW artists, part four

The fourth (count ’em) installment of my SXSW artists feature. If you’re new to the game, I list some of the acts I’m excited about, with mp3s and a brief note about each. And on to the action! P-T time. Stay tuned for the grand finale later this week.

Mieka Pauley […]

Bob

South by Southwest is the greatest.

So I was looking for some music festivals that are coming up in the new year, and I stumbled upon the line-up for the 2009 South By Southwest Music Festival….these are just some of the artists there…

Ben Kweller, The Crystal Method, Dead Prez, Explosions in the Sky, Killer Mike, Mika Miko, Peter […]

Lee

Concerts Tonight!

Anyone ready for some last second huff ‘n puff scrounging for tickets?

Aimee Mann‘s 3rd Annual Christmas Show at Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. MP3: Aimee Mann – “Thirty One Today”

Ra Ra Riot at Ottobar in Baltimore. MP3: Ra Ra Riot – “Suspended in Gaffa”

Colbie Caillat at the […]

Lee

Wintertime

Sorry for my lack of posting these past couple days. Here are some songs to hold you over as the the nights get colder. Don’t let Seasonal Affective Disorder take over – Winter can be very comforting.

Turin Brakes – “Dark On Fire”

Wintersleep – “Weighty Ghost”

Ra Ra […]