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ShowlistDC Music Notes: Friday 08-10-12

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Time Off and Feedback Requested

Even people who run concert calendars need a few days off. I’m going off the grid– to a land where my Google Reader doesn’t work (yes, such a place does exist!) until late next week. There will be no Music Notes until then….

….which leads me to this: I’ve been posting these daily Music Notes for six months now (the first Music Notes was on 6 February 2012), and I’m looking for feedback: do people like the feature? I’m thinking about scaling back and not publishing every day– it’s not that I don’t enjoy compiling links, but it’s a huge daily effort. Would you like to see this post every day? Or would once/twice a week be sufficient? Are there certain days (Tuesday’s new releases; Friday’s Weekend Planner) that are helpful/not that useful? Should it just go away completely? Do you like the types of links we round up? Should we change our format? Let me know your thoughts, either by posting a comment here or via email, showlistdc@gmail.com, and stay tuned to see how this roundup changes when I get back next week. Thanks for reading!


Weekend/Week-Ahead Planner

Planning Guides:
• Washingtonian’s Music Picks.
• We Love DC loves weekends.
• DC Music Download’s Weekend Hits.
• Washington CityPaper’s Jazz Setlist.
• ShowlistDC’s list of recently-added and changed shows.

Today – Friday, 10 August
• Interview: Siriam Gopal talks to Frederico Gonzalez Pena [DCist]. At Bohemian Caverns tonight and Saturday.
• Interview: We Love DC talks to Shark Week. Washington CityPaper also writes about the band. At Montserrat House.
• Preview: Lindsay Zoladz on the rally for Pussy Riot outside the Russian Embassy [Washington CityPaper].
• Preview/Interview: Steven Deusner on the Very Best [Washington Post Express]. At the Rock & Roll Hotel. Review of TVB’s MTMTMK by Catherine P Lewis (that’s me!) [Washington Post].
• CD Review: Kasey Chambers, Storybook. Reviewed by Geoffrey Himes [Washington Post]. At the Birchmere.

Saturday, 11 August
• Profile/Interview: Elliott Wallace on Black Clouds [DC Music Download]. At the Red Palace.
• Preview: Jonathan Fischer on Calvin Johnson [Washington CityPaper]. At Meeps.

Sunday, 12 August
• Preview/Interview: Chris Richards on Grace Potter [Washington Post]. At FedEx Field.
• Preview: Steve Kiviat on Daddy Yankee [Washington CityPaper]. At Ibiza.

Monday, 13 August
• CD Review: Joe Walsh, Analog Man. Reviewed by Mike Joyce [Washington Post]. At Wolf Trap.
• CD Review: Kasey Chambers, Storybook. Reviewed by Geoffrey Himes [Washington Post]. At Rams Head Tavern.

Tuesday, 14 August
n/a

Wednesday, 15 August
• CD Review: Birthmark, Antibodies. Reviewed by Moira E McLaughlin [Washington Post]. At the Black Cat.

Thursday, 16 August
• CD Review: Chatham County Line: Sight & Sound. Reviewed by Geoffrey Himes [Washington Post]. At Rams Head Tavern.


Articles

• DC Music Live has a long feature on independent record stores from the folks at Som Records.

• The writers at ChunkyGlasses.com discuss their thoughts on JEFF the Brotherhood, Hypnotic Nights.


Listening

• Hometown Sounds DC’s local music video of the day is the Dismemberment Plan, “Time Bomb”.

• DCist’s music video of the day is Cat Power, “Cherokee”.


Live Reviews

• David Hintz on Ms Fridrich, Luray, and the Sweater Set at the Velvet Lounge, 8/8/12 [DC Rock Live].

• Clay Conger on Presto Bando, Southwork, Conveyor, and Drop Electric at the STPP Benefit at the Black Cat, 8/3/12 [DC Music Download].

• We Love DC on Millie Jackson at the Howard Theatre, 8/3/12.


Giveaways

• NEW The Vinyl District is giving away tickets to Real Estate at the 9:30 Club, 8/12/12 (contest ends today at noon).
• The Vinyl District is giving away a copy of Civil Twilight‘s Holy Weather on vinyl (contest ends today).
• The Vinyl District is giving away tickets to Aerosmith and Cheap Trick at Jiffy Lube Live, 8/12/12 (contest ends today at noon).
• NEW DC101 is giving away tickets to the Rockstar UPROAR festival with Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, Papa Roach, and more. Show is at Jiffy Lube Live on 9/2 (no indication of when this giveaway ends).
• NEW DC101 is giving away tickets to Ben Harper‘s acoustic show at Wolf Trap on 9/4 (contest ends 8/26).
• NEW DC101 is giving away front row tickets to DC101′s Kerfuffle with the Offspring, Sublime, Rome, Garbage, etc., at Jiffy Lube Live on 9/15 (contest ends 9/3).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see Gotye at Merriweather Post Pavilion on 9/30 (no indication of when this contest ends).

ShowlistDC Music Notes: Monday 07-30-12

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Articles

• Planning Guides: DC Music Live’s Weekly Roundup.

• Interview: Gregory Ayes talks to Redline Graffiti [DC Music Download].

• Interview: Elliott Wallace talks to Justin Trawick [DC Music Download].

• Venue staff news: the Black Cat‘s booking person Vicki Savoula is leaving the Black Cat to start a career in education [Washington CityPaper].

• Here’s a profile of Sasha Lord, who books shows at Comet Ping Pong [Pink Line Project].

• Venue news: the Lincoln Theatre is seeking a new operator [Washington CityPaper].


Listening

• Hometown Sounds DC’s local music video of the day is Drop Electric, “Bankrolled Hominid”.

• DCist’s song of the day is Charli XCX, “You’re The One”.

• Listen/watch: the Walkmen stopped by NPR’s DC office for a Tiny Desk Concert.

• Clay Conger on Nighttime Adventure Society‘s “I’m So Tired” [DC Music Download].


Live Reviews

• Megan Buerger on Identity Festival at Jiffy Lube Live, 7/27/12 [Washington Post].

• Andy Hess on Liars at the U Street Music Hall [DCist].

• David Hintz on Kwame Darko, DZD, and Marco at the Rock & Roll Hotel, 7/27/12 [DC Rock Live].

• Press about the Summerland Tour featuring Everclear, Gin Blossoms, Sugar Ray, Lit, and Marcy Playground at Wolf Trap: Rohan Mahadevan [DCist] and Denise A Levien [the Rogers Revue].

• ChunkyGlasses.com on Hot Chip, Sleigh Bells, and James Murphy at Merriweather Post Pavilion, 7/22/12.

• Ariel Hixson on Frank Ocean at the 9:30 Club [DC Music Live].

• Reel Film News has photos of Stevie Nicks and Rod Stewart at the Verizon Center.

• Photos from Capitol Groove Music Fest at the Fairgrounds DC, 7/28/12 [DC Music Download].


Giveaways

• NEW DCHeavyMetal.com is giving away a pair of tickets to Static-X, Prong, Davey Suicide, and 9Electric at the Fillmore on 9/1 (contest ends Tuesday 7/31 at 5 PM).
• The Vinyl District is giving away a copy of Ed Sheeran‘s + (Plus) on vinyl. Winner must have a North American mailing address (contest ends Wednesday 8/1).
• The Vinyl District is giving away a copy of the Features‘ Still Lost, Volume One on vinyl. Winner must have a North American mailing address (contest ends Thursday 8/2).
• The Vinyl District is giving away a copy of Leland Sundries‘ Roller Derby Queen 7″. Winner must have a North American mailing address (contest ends Thursday 8/2).
• WMAL is giving away tickets to Ted Nugent at the Fillmore on 8/3 (no indication of when this contest ends).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see Linkin Park and Mutemath at Jiffy Lube Live on 8/11 (contest ends 8/5).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see Gotye at Merriweather Post Pavilion on 9/30 (no indication of when this contest ends).

ShowlistDC Music Notes: Wednesday 07-11-12

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Articles

• Planning Guides: DCist’s This Week in Hip-Hop.

• If you didn’t hear already, there was a bit of a kerfuffle at the Robyn DJ show at the U St Music Hall on Saturday, 7/7, where one of the security guards allegedly asked a gay couple to leave when he saw them dancing together. U-Hall’s co-owner Will Eastman wrote a lengthy apology and offered to host a free DJ night for the couple and their friends. Read more about this on Huffington Post and DCist and the Washington CityPaper.

• Ted Nugent on Obamacare [Washington Times].

• Preview: Rudi Greenberg on Wilco [Washington Post Express]. At Wolf Trap on 7/17 and 7/18. Remember that we’re giving away a pair of tickets to the 7/17 show!

• CD Review: Frank Ocean: Channel Orange – Reviewed by Chris Richards [Washington Post].

• CD Review: Mission of Burma: Unsound – Reviewed by DC writer Marc Masters [Pitchfork].


Listening

• Rohan Mahadevan’s song of the day is the Frogs, “Reelin’ and Rockin’ #1″ [DCist].

• Hometown Sounds DC’s local music video of the day is Drop Electric, “Empire Trashed”.

• Listen: Sam Cooper & the Sleepwalkers, New Typewriter Moon [DC Music Download].

• Listen: Fat Trel, “Where We Go” [Washington CityPaper].

• Listen: DC Music Download’s Local Music Day Playlist.


Live Reviews

• Marcus Dowling’s review of Mindless Behavior at DAR Constitution Hall, 7/7/12 [Brightest Young Things].

• Zelena Williams’s photos of lowercase letters, the CooLots, and Blue Country at the Rock & Roll Hotel, 7/7/12 [DC Music Download].


Giveaways

• ShowlistDC (that’s us!) is giving away a pair of orchestra tickets to see Wilco and the Lee Ranaldo Band at Wolf Trap on 7/17 (contest ends Thursday 7/12).
• DC Music Download is giving away tickets to the Fillmore’s “Local Rock Series” featuring Bravenoise and Black Dog Prowl, 7/13/12 (contest ends Thursday 7/12 at noon).
• NEW Guitars at Chucks is giving away a pair of tickets to Santana and the Allman Brothers Band at Merriweather Post Pavilion (contest ends Monday 7/16).
• NEW The Vinyl District is giving away a signed copy of Japandroids‘ Celebration Rock. Winner must have a North American mailing address (contest ends Tuesday 7/17).
• Metal Injection is giving away tickets to the Rockstar Mayhem Fest featuring Slipknot, Slayer, and Motorhead at Jiffy Lube Live on 7/29 (contest ends “randomly” as the concert date approaches).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see 311 and Slightly Stoopid at Jiffy Lube Live on 7/28 (contest ends Sunday 7/22).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see System of a Down with the Deftones at the Verizon Center on 8/7 (contest ends Sunday 7/29).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see OAR at Merriweather Post Pavilion on 8/10 (contest ends Sunday 7/29).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see Linkin Park and Mutemath at Jiffy Lube Live on 8/11 (contest ends 8/5).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see Gotye at Merriweather Post Pavilion on 9/30 (no indication of when this contest ends).

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ShowlistDC Music Notes: Tuesday 07-10-12

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Today’s New Releases (with locally-penned reviews)

• Zac Brown Band: Uncaged. Reviewed by Allison Stewart [Washington Post] and by Andrew Leahey [Washington Times]. At Jiffy Lube Live on 10/12.

• Clare and the Reasons: KR-51. Reviewed by Andrew Leahey [Washington Times].

• Deep Time: Deep Time. Reviewed by Lindsay Zoladz [Pitchfork].

• the Dirty Projectors: Swing Lo Magellan. Reviewed by Chris Richards [Washington Post]. At the 9:30 Club on 8/17 and 8/18.

• Hank Williams Jr.: Old School New Rules. Reviewed by Timothy Bracy [Washington Post].


Articles

• Planning Guides: DCist’s Weekly Music Agenda. Washington Post Going Out Guide’s Best Events in DC This Week and Nightlife Agenda. DC Music Download’s Weekday Hits. Steve Kiviat’s guide to July Tropical, Blues, Roots, and Rock shows.

• Local Venue News: Baltimore’s Sonar is closed, as of today [Baltimore CityPaper]. The news was first posted officially by Maryland DeathFest on Facebook, who wrote, “Sonar (the home of MDF since 2006) is closing. Why? That’s not important. What is important is that we’ve known about this situation for months, and we were already searching for a new location only a few days after MDF X ended. Currently, we have THREE locations to choose from, all of which would be in Baltimore.” The Baltimore CityPaper wrote an article back in May that the Feds had named Sonar in a pot conspiracy indictment. We’re working to figure out where all of the shows scheduled for Sonar are moving (you can follow our list of Sonar shows here).

• Joe Heim on Woody Guthrie at 100 [Washington Post].

• Chris Porter on Orchestre Poly-Rythmo [Washington Post Express]. At the Hamilton on 7/17.

• Marcus J Moore on the Dafnis Prieto Proverb Trio‘s debut album [Washington CityPaper].

• Interview/Preview: Nancy Dunham talks to Macy Gray [Washington Examiner]. At Wolf Trap tonight.

• Interview & Preview: Yohana Desta of the 9:30 Club talked to Chris Glover of Penguin Prison [930club.tumblr.com]. At the 9:30 Club on 7/11.


Listening

• Rohan Mahadevan’s song of the day is Misun, “the Sea” [DCist].

• Hometown Sounds DC’s local music video of the day is RAtheMC, “Champion”.

• Listen/watch: Brandi Carlile stopped by NPR’s DC office to perform a Tiny Desk Concert.

• Listen: the Washington Post’s summer jams playlist.

• Listen: DJ Underdog presents a music mix of the week [DC Music Live].

• Listen: Drop Electric‘s Summer 2012 Demo [DC Music Download].


Live Reviews

• Dave McKenna on Coldplay at the Verizon Center, 7/8 [Washington Post].

• Erica Bruce’s photos of These United States and Henry Clay People at the Black Cat [Washington CityPaper].

• We Love DC on Howard Jones at the Howard Theater, 7/5/12.

• Jeb Gavin on Disco Biscuits at the 9:30 Club [Brightest Young Things].

• Marie Eff on Sarah McLachlan and the National Philharmonic Orchestra at Merriweather Post Pavilion, 7/5/12 [Brightest Young Things].

• Brightest Young Things on Robyn at the U St Music Hall, 7/7.


Giveaways

• ShowlistDC (that’s us!) is giving away a pair of orchestra tickets to see Wilco and the Lee Ranaldo Band at Wolf Trap on 7/17 (contest ends Thursday 7/12).
• NEW DC Music Download is giving away tickets to the Fillmore’s “Local Rock Series” featuring Bravenoise and Black Dog Prowl, 7/13/12 (contest ends Thursday 7/12 at noon).
• Metal Injection is giving away tickets to the Rockstar Mayhem Fest featuring Slipknot, Slayer, and Motorhead at Jiffy Lube Live on 7/29 (contest ends “randomly” as the concert date approaches).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see 311 and Slightly Stoopid at Jiffy Lube Live on 7/28 (contest ends Sunday 7/22).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see System of a Down with the Deftones at the Verizon Center on 8/7 (contest ends Sunday 7/29).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see OAR at Merriweather Post Pavilion on 8/10 (contest ends Sunday 7/29).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see Linkin Park and Mutemath at Jiffy Lube Live on 8/11 (contest ends 8/5).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see Gotye at Merriweather Post Pavilion on 9/30 (no indication of when this contest ends).

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ShowlistDC Music Notes: Tuesday 06-26-12

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Today’s New Releases (with locally-penned reviews)

• the Flaming Lips: the Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends. Reviewed by Andrew Leahey [Washington Times].

• Father Yod and the Source Family: the Thought Adjusters. Reviewed by Marc Masters [Pitchfork].

• R. Kelly: Write Me Back. Reviewed by Sarah Godfrey [Washington Post].

• LA Guns: Hollywood Forever. Reviewed by NOVA Metal Review.

• Maroon 5: Overexposed. Reviewed by Allison Stewart [Washington Post] and by Andrew Leahey [Washington Times].

• Maybach Music Group: Self Made Vol. 2. Reviewed by David Malitz [Washington Post].


Articles

• Planning Guides: DC Music Download’s Weekday Hits. Washington Post Going Out Guide’s Nightlife Agenda.

• Interview: Giovanni Russonello talks to Max Garner, playwright of Sphere: the Thelonious Monk Story [CapitalBop]. The play is at Wolly Mammoth this weekend.

• Interview: Sara Spangler talks to Eric Hutchinson [DC Music Live]. At Rams Head Live on Wednesday 6/27.

• Interview: We Love DC talks to Blake Mills, who is opening for Fiona Apple at the Warner Theatre tomorrow, Wednesday 6/27.

• If you like lists, here’s one for you: NPR’s 100 Essential Noise Pop Songs.

• The show was last night, but here’s Steve Kiviat’s preview of Glen David Andrews [Washington CityPaper].

• Another show that was last night: here’s CapitalBop’s preview of Sound of the City.


Listening

• Rohan Mahadevan’s song of the day is the Torches, “My Former Baby (Mine)” [DCist].

• Hometown Sounds DC’s local music video of the day is Drop Electric, “Fevered Egos”.

• Reggie Watts stopped by NPR’s DC office for a Tiny Desk Concert.

• Local listening: the Silver Liners, “Just Like the Rest” [DC Music Download].


Live Reviews

• Matthew Siblo on Hot Snakes at the Rock & Roll Hotel, 6/22 [DCist].

• Dave McKenna on Demi Lovato at Wolf Trap, 6/24 [Washington Post].

• Michael J West on the Goran Kajfes Subtropic Arkestra at Twins Jazz, 6/24 [Washington Post]. Part of the Nordic Jazz Festival.

• Mary Chang on the Hundred in the Hands at the Rock & Roll Hotel, 6/19 [There Goes the Fear].

• Inhuman Youth on Fight Amp at Charm City Art Space, 6/8 (with audio).

• Inhuman Youth on Valkyrie, Inter Arma, and Ilsa at RAS Hall, 6/10 (with audio).

• Jeb Gavin on Eli “Paperboy” Reed at the U St Music Hall, 6/22 [Brightest Young Things].

• Alan Pyke on Slick Rick at the Howard Theatre and Oddisee at Montserrat House [Brightest Young Things].

• Marie Eff on Holy Ghost Tent Revival at DC9 [Brightest Young Things].

• Kara Capelli on Orgone and 8 Ohms Band at the Red Palace [Brightest Young Things].

• Philip Runco on Modest Mouse at the 9:30 Club [Brightest Young Things].


Giveaways

• NEW The Vinyl District is giving away tickets to Jukebox the Ghost at the 9:30 Club on 6/29 (contest ends at noon on Wednesday 6/27).
• NEW ShowlistDC (yes, that’s us!) is giving away a pair of tickets to see St Vincent and David Byrne at Strathmore on 9/30, before tickets go on sale to the general public (contest ends at 5 PM on Thursday 6/28).
• The Vinyl District is giving away a copy of the Mynabirds, Generals on vinyl. Winner must have a North American mailing address (contest ends Thursday 6/28).
• DC101 is giving away tickets to see Coldplay at the Verizon Center on 7/9 plus Coldplay’s entire discography on CD (contest ends 7/1).
• DC101 is giving away tickets to see the Dirty Heads at Wolf Trap on 7/8, plus a cooler full of Yuengling and passes to a BBQ (no indication of when this contest ends).
• DC101 is giving away tickets to see the NSO performing music from The Legend of Zelda at Wolf Trap on 7/26 (no indication of when this contest ends).
• Metal Injection is giving away tickets to the Rockstar Mayhem Fest featuring Slipknot, Slayer, and Motorhead at Jiffy Lube Live on 7/29 (contest ends “randomly” as the concert date approaches).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see 311 and Slightly Stoopid at Jiffy Lube Live on 7/28 (contest ends Sunday 7/22).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see System of a Down with the Deftones at the Verizon Center on 8/7 (contest ends Sunday 7/29).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see OAR at Merriweather Post Pavilion on 8/10 (contest ends Sunday 7/29).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see Linkin Park and Mutemath at Jiffy Lube Live on 8/11 (contest ends 8/5).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see Gotye at Merriweather Post Pavilion on 9/30 (no indication of when this contest ends).

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ShowlistDC Music Notes: Monday 06-25-12

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Articles

• Catherine McCarthy’s seven best moments from the Bad Brains: A Band in DC screening at Silverdocs [DCist].

• Anne Midgette continues her coverage of the NSO‘s tour of South America [Washington Post]. She also wrote about Christophe Eschenbach‘s relationship with the NSO.

• Interview: We Love DC talks to Laura Burhenn of the Mynabirds.

• Interview: Steve Kiviat talks to Buika [Washington CityPaper].

• Tech/music news: Songza picks music based on the listener’s mood [Washington Post].


Listening

• Rohan Mahadevan’s song of the day is Hot Snakes, “Paid in Cigarettes” [DCist].

• Hometown Sounds DC’s local music video of the day is Protect-U, “U-Uno”.

• Local listening: Check out a new summer sampler from Drop Electric [Bandcamp].


Live Reviews

• Patrick Foster on the Mynabirds at the Black Cat on 6/23 [Washington Post].

• Sarah Godfrey on Jill Scott at the Verizon Center, 6/21 [Washington Post].

• Mary Chang on Keane and Mystery Jets at Strathmore, 6/14 [There Goes the Fear].

• We Love Music on the Hundred in the Hands at the Rock & Roll Hotel, 6/19.

• Rebecca Ritzel on Flamenco Soul at the Howard Theatre, 6/23 [Washington Post].

• Stephen Bradley on the Hives at the 9:30 Club [Washington Times].

• Inhuman Youth on Maryland DeathFest‘s Sunday shows (with audio).

• Not really a live review, but the 9:30 Club posted the 6/21 Modest Mouse set list [930club.tumblr.com].


Giveaways

• The Vinyl District is giving away a copy of the Mynabirds, Generals on vinyl. Winner must have a North American mailing address (contest ends Thursday 6/28).
• NEW DC101 is giving away tickets to see Coldplay at the Verizon Center on 7/9 plus Coldplay’s entire discography on CD (contest ends 7/1).
• NEW DC101 is giving away tickets to see the Dirty Heads at Wolf Trap on 7/8, plus a cooler full of Yuengling and passes to a BBQ (no indication of when this contest ends).
• NEW DC101 is giving away tickets to see the NSO performing music from The Legend of Zelda at Wolf Trap on 7/26 (no indication of when this contest ends).
• Metal Injection is giving away tickets to the Rockstar Mayhem Fest featuring Slipknot, Slayer, and Motorhead at Jiffy Lube Live on 7/29 (contest ends “randomly” as the concert date approaches).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see 311 and Slightly Stoopid at Jiffy Lube Live on 7/28 (contest ends Sunday 7/22).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see System of a Down with the Deftones at the Verizon Center on 8/7 (contest ends Sunday 7/29).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see OAR at Merriweather Post Pavilion on 8/10 (contest ends Sunday 7/29).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see Linkin Park and Mutemath at Jiffy Lube Live on 8/11 (contest ends 8/5).
• NEW DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see Gotye at Merriweather Post Pavilion on 9/30 (no indication of when this contest ends).

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ShowlistDC Music Notes: Tuesday 05-29-12

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Today’s New Releases (with locally-penned reviews)

• Travis Porter: From Day 1. Reviewed by Chris Richards [Washington Post].

• Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes: Here. Reviewed by Andrew Leahey [Washington Times].

• Sigur Ros: Valtari. Reviewed by Elizabeth Nelson [Washington Post] and Andrew Leahey [Washington Times].

• Silo Halo: Night and the City. Reviewed by Valerie Paschall [DCist]. (this album came out in April, but DCist just published the review….so we’re including it here!)

• Regina Spektor: What We Saw From the Cheap Seats. Reviewed by Bill Friskis-Warren [Washington Post].

• the Walkmen: Heaven. Reviewed by David Malitz [Washington Post].


Articles

• Planning guides: DC Music Download’s Local Listening Booth.

• The viewing for Chuck Brown is today. The Washington Post rounds up the street closures.

• Interview: Stephanie Williams talks to Wendell Kimbrough [DC Music Download].

• Local listening: Check out Eternal Summers‘ video for “Millions [DCist].

• Local listening: Here’s a download of Empresarios‘ dub remix of “Space Selector” [DC Music Download].

• Local listening: Hometown Sounds DC presents today’s local music video: Drop Electric‘s Robot Funeral [Hometown Sounds DC].

• The show was over the weekend, but here’s an interview with Lalah Hathaway [Washingtonian].

• This show was also over the weekend, but Rachel Levitin interviewed Filligar [We Love DC].

• Yet another show that was over the weekend… but here’s an interview with Rocky Votolato [Brightest Young Things].


Live Reviews

• Chris Richards on One Direction at the Patriot Center [Washington Post].

• Sarah Godfrey on Drake at the Verizon Center [Washington Post].

• Gabriela Melendez-Olivera on Babasonicos at the Howard Theatre [Washington Post].

• Joan Reinthaler on Phillips Camerata‘s performance of Shostakovich an Shumann at the Phillips Collection [Washington Post].

• Robert Battey on the BSO‘s performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at Strathmore [Washington Post].

• Valerie Paschall on Black Dice at the U Street Music Hall [DCist].

• This will certainly be the first review of many: local musician Ben Price (At the Graves, Xoso, Dry Clouds) reviews (and records) Maryland DeathFest’s Friday performances [Inhuman Youth].

• All Things Go on Father John Misty at the Rock & Roll Hotel.

• Jeb Gavin on Simian Mobile Disco‘s DJ Set at the U Street Music Hall [Brightest Young Things].

• Robert Winship on the Polyphonic Spree at 6th & I [Brightest Young Things].


Giveaways

• The Vinyl District is giving away an autographed copy of the Gossip‘s A Joyful Noise on vinyl. Winner must have a North American mailing address (contest ends Thursday 5/31).
• The Vinyl District is giving away a copy of The Choice of Weapon on vinyl. Winner must have a North American mailing address (contest ends Friday 6/1).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to Dave Matthews Band at Jiffy Lube Live on 6/16 (contest ends Sunday 6/3).
• Metal Injection is giving away tickets to the Rockstar Mayhem Fest featuring Slipknot, Slayer, and Motorhead at Jiffy Lube Live on 7/29 (contest ends “randomly” as the concert date approaches).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see 311 and Slightly Stoopid at Jiffy Lube Live on 7/28 (contest ends Sunday 7/22).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see OAR at Merriweather Post Pavilion on 8/10 (contest ends Sunday 7/29).

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