indie return

Sorry. I've been busy. The next post I wanted to do was a huge review of The National, but that would have taken a lot more effort and time than I could have afforded to give at that point.

But I am here! And I'm hoping that I can start downloading new music again (and re-downloading all the old music that I lost, too).

Last week I spent $140 on tickets to Dark Was The Night, an concert and HIV/AIDS benefit show featuring artists (including the National, Bon Iver, Feist) that played on the CD of the same name for the same cause. I haven't told my parents yet. Anyway, I picked up the CD itself today, and will give it a listen tomorrow. I'll post who's playing at the concert later. It's on Sunday May 3rd at Radio City Music Hall. I'm thinking it'll be something of a post-SAT reward.

But for now, Wolf Parade. I've been listening to these guys all week, and for some reason I can't get enough. I think Wolf Parade is what the Strokes would be if they went indie. I'm not describing them very well, but here is a video of their song "Dinner Bells." I don't know why the video is what it is.



Also, I bought really sick Mix-Style headphones at Urban Outfitters last weekend. They're from Japan. And like all things from Japan, they are really sweet (the sound quality is fantastic, they look crazy, and they keep my ears warm!)