There’s a new electronic music fest starting this summer in White River Canyon, Oregon. The line-up includes Gold Panda, Ghostland Observatory, and Bonobo. Oh, and it’s more affordable than Sasquatch.
Photo: Gold Panda cover, Pitchfork.com
Tomihira - “World Class”
Adrian Lux’s Teenage Crime video. The parade of amazing musical talent from Sweden never ceases to amaze me.
All of the bittersweet goodness of Death Cab for Cutie in one album. They’ve returned with a 7th album that is firm and authentic to their sound. Stream ”Codes and Keys” here. 
A truly heartfelt story. Some delicate lyrics to start off a relaxing weekend. Listen here.
Arcade Fire’s The Suburbs won Album of the Year at the 53rd annual Grammys. While the mainstream, pop fanbase is outraged, this is a true victory for indie-label bands and perhaps a testament to the internet’s ability to disseminate original music.
On May 3 in the U.S. and May 2 in the UK, Sub Pop will release Helplessness Blues, the band’s new 12-song LP. Phil Ek, who produced the first album, co-produced and mixed this one.
