No other way to start this post than by mentioning that the new Radiohead CD, which doesn't come out in CD form until next year, but is available for digital download in 9 days at whatever price you choose. True story. It appears they are heading off possible album leaks before the CD release and asking for donations. Pretty cool. You can pre-order the download now and they will email you on the 10th to let you know you can download it.
Check out Pitchfork's interview with Iron & Wine. Looking forward to picking up their new one, The Shepherd's Dog, which is getting some nice reviews.
Andrew Bird is opening for Wilco in Milwaukee? Holy cow. Someone please send me some money! Or tickets! Wow.
Joe Thorn and I are seeing Beirut on Thursday at the Portage Theater. Some songs...
Colleen is opening for Beirut. I never heard of Colleen until I bought my concert ticket. Very interesting music that I'm sure to pick up on CD sometime soon. Check out Colleen's MySpace where it says that "Colleen is a French musician working within a minimalist and melodic aesthetic using acoustic instruments and modern technologies." Beautiful and haunting music.
And on the iPod I've been playing a lot of Cassadaga from Bright Eyes lately. "Four Winds"...
"Hot Knives"...