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gorilla vs. bear: try to remember always just to have a good time

mp3s for sampling only. you should really be buying this stuff on vinyl anyway. if you are the owner of a sound file, and would like it removed, holler at us.

what did he sayYesterday

Deerhunter and Times New Viking are in Dallas tomorrow night, but the highlight of the lineup for me is L.A.'s Nite Jewel. I've written about her otherworldly, lo-fi avant-synth-pop before, but it's worth noting that her new Italians Do It Better 12" is out now, and her outstanding Good Evening LP is available on vinyl from Gloriette. I doubt she'll be back in town any time soon, so don't miss this show. Here's the slinky A-side from the Italians single:

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nite jewel :: what did he say

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photos: little joy | live in austinYesterday

More Little Joy photos, this time from their show last night at the Parish in Austin. All shots by the awesome Pooneh Ghana, who was even able to elicit some smiles out of Rodrigo, Binki, and Fab. Click for larger images (recommended):

polaroids: little joy | live in deep ellumNovember 28

rodrigo/fabrizio/binki :: little joy

Little Joy's show at the Lounge in Deep Ellum on Wednesday night was a breezy, relaxed affair that only reinforced why we love the group's self-titled debut so much. Backed for much of the night by tourmates the Dead Trees, Rodrigo, Binki, and Fabrizio played virtually the entire album to an adoring, enthusiastic crowd of roughly 200. Highlights included an awesome cover of Helen Shapiro's (NOT Binki's mom, by the way) "Walking Back to Happiness," and a beautiful rendition of album standout "Don't Watch Me Dancing." The vibe inside the tiny venue was akin to that of some cramped speakeasy, and the band (especially Fab) seemed genuinely appreciative and moved by the warm Dallas welcome. Come back soon, guys. Check the full setlist and a video of the band performing "How To Hang a Warhol" here. Here are some photos:

tonightNovember 26

little joy (photo)

Reminder: Little Joy is in TX for a few dates this week, starting tonight with an intimate show at the Lounge on Elm St. in Deep Ellum. You can still get tickets here, or possibly at the door. If you haven't checked this album out yet, do it, etc.

vivian girls cover the beach boys, offer "fun pack"November 24

The only thing more fun than the Vivian Girls record is probably a Vivian Girls Surf's Up Fun Pack. Comes complete with a t-shirt, some postcards/buttons, and a 7" with two new songs and a cover of the Beach Boys' "Girl Don't Tell Me." I can guarantee yall with 100% certainty that this will sell out, so get on it now.

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vivian girls :: where do you run to
vivian girls :: blind spot

p.s. i need to hear that Beach Boys cover, so if anyone is holding...

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