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Last night I saw Portishead play their first NYC show in over a decade at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Needless to say, it was incredible. One of the best bands working... and that Beth Gibbons, she is a christ

Photos via Brooklyn Vegan

 

Silence

Hunter
Mysterons
The Rip
Sour Times
Magic Doors
Wandering Star
Machine Gun
Over
Glory Box
Chase the Tear
Cowboys
Threads

Roads
We Carry On 

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A few days ago I had the pleasure of seeing Oneohtrix Point Never perform pieces from his forthcoming album, Replica (due out on OPN's own Software Label), outdoors on Boston's Atlantic Wharf.

Much of the new material is made up of TV samples and carries a warmth rarely spotted on 2010s (brilliant) Returnal. I'd rather not spoil anymore of its surprises: I'm very much looking forward to the album, out November 20.

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Tonight I saw my beloved White Denim play the Magnet Club in Berlin. Their second album, Fits, is one of the top albums of 2009, and their new record, D, sounded brilliant live

See them if you can!

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Last night I saw Bon Iver play at Mountain Park in Holyoke, MA

Bon Iver have really come into their own as a band, and Justin Vernon put out a truly incredible performance. The live arrangements, particularly from Colin Stetson (sax) and Rob Moose (violin), were nothing short of brilliant. If you haven't heard their new album, Bon Iver, Bon Iver, I suggest you find it today- it happens to be the best album released in 2011 so far

Perth
Minnesota, WI
Towers
Brackett, WI
Holocene
Beach Baby
Hinnom, TX
Wash.
Blood Bank
Flume
Michicant
Re: Stacks
Calgary
For Emma

Skinny Love
Beth/Rest
Wolves

Highlights: "Perth" "Minnesota, WI" "Blood Bank" "Beth/Rest" "Wolves"