b(eing) todd

another discovery from lizard lounge cambridge ma. sarah borges and co. loved these guys so much they had them out east for some shows. so much undiscovered!

does countryish too

more than she seems

So let’s talk about the solos: Tonight, as with any previous time I’ve seen Dinosaur Jr. and/or Mascis solo, the solos were exquisite and exquisitely drawn out. Every song hits a point where Mascis kicks it into overdrive and just rips; the band then duly pummels those moments into oblivion and you never want them to stop.

little tricky, getting the picture in with the excerpt, but i got it

NPR listeners cast thousands of votes for the year's best music (so far) and kept the race tight. In the end, Animal Collective edged out every other artist for both Best Album and Best Song. Artists like Grizzly Bear, The Decemberists and Neko Case weren't far behind. One thing was clear: that 2009 has been one of the strongest years for new music in recent memory.