A smattering of recommendations, videos, and audio. All mind-blowing stuff...
1. Audio of Andrew Bird in concert in D.C. Wonderful. I have it on the NPR's All Songs Considered podcast. You can also get it here.
2. The Battles' "Atlas" song and video is really great. They are getting amazing reviews.
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3. Anyone need some free Wilco? Here you go. You are most welcome. (My sources say these are legit free downloads, so enjoy without guilt.)
4. On my iPod: I'm liking the last two albums by The National quite a bit: Alligator and Boxer. Stylistically interesting stuff, with some quirky lyrics. Sufjan contributed to Boxer.
5. On my iPod: The Avett Brothers new one, Emotionalism, is really great. A little more accessible, more reserved as a whole than their crazier stuff. I love their crazier stuff, so it's all good to me. Let me make my case...
Insanely crazy, from Four Thieves Gone...
Less crazy, from Emotionalism...
Bonus, from Emotionalism...
6. On my iPod: I'm thoroughly enjoying Loney, Dear's Loney, Noir. May need to take up an entire Music Monday post someday soon. Please introduce yourself...
7. I told you two weeks ago that I'm really digging the new Brand New album. Here's a video from the Late Show...