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After catching Bonobo perform earlier this week at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom, I had a chance to chat with Simon Green about his career, how he makes music and his thoughts on American audiences.

Following their performance last night in Brooklyn opening for Yeasayer, I had a chance to sit down with Class Actress’ front woman Elizabeth Harper and find out a bit more about the band - like which member cuts hair.

Asobi Seksu have currently commissioned an acoustic tour in support of their release Rewolf , and I managed to catch their live act last Friday in a very intimate setting downtown at Le Poisson Rouge.

Last night, Beach House held the record release party for their third album Teen Dream (now out on Sub Pop.) I started to hear rumblings of this record back in November, and by rumblings, I mean bloggers claiming they had already discovered the best album of 2010.

The problem with writing a post on Motion City Soundtrack is that it’s really hard to refrain from using the word “catchy” a thousand times over.

There’s always something special about going to see a band whose first album is just about to be released in conjunction with a label.

Within the first few seconds of the opening track, “Lisztomania,” you’re immersed in the deliriously exciting world of Phoenix’s vibrant, full-bodied compositions and ultra-tight performances.

How does one cap-off a three day weekend? One swings by Webster Hall and checks out Vampire Weekend.

Last week Peter Silberman, lead singer of The Antlers, was kind enough to chat about Hospice, his bandmates, and what’s next for the band, all while the band was on their way back to Brooklyn.

I was pretty disappointed last month when the Harlem Shakes broke up. They seemed to have so much promise and suddenly they were gone. But for every door that closes, a window opens and guitar-player Todd Goldstein is letting in some light.