The Run Down - Wednesday January 23, 2008

No plans for tonight? Well here's a few good options. Here in Baltimore Sonar has DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist's The Hard Sell performance with Kid Koala. I don't know about you, but that sounds pretty fantastic if you ask me. In DC, the Velvet Lounge has local hip hop acts Flex Mathews and Oddisee. Finally up in Philly, Johnny Brenda's has the kick butt show of The Walkmen, White Rabbits, and The Subjects.

mp3: DJ Shadow - Hindsight --> website --> buy
mp3: Cut Chemist - Storm (feat. Edan & Mr. Lif) --> website --> buy
mp3: Kid Koala - Stompin' At Le Savoi --> website --> buy
mp3: Flex Mathews - Up In My Room --> website --> buy
mp3: Oddisee - Once Upon A Mic --> website
mp3: The Walkmen - Subterranean Homesick Blues --> website --> buy
mp3: White Rabbits - Kid On My Shoulders --> website --> buy

The Run Down - Saturday December 22, 2007

Jam packed. That's the only description for this Saturday in terms of live shows. In Baltimore, the Ottobar hosts Squaaks, The Payola Reserve, The Motorettes, and John Hardy Boys. In DC, These United States govern the Black Cat with The Hackensaw Boys and John Bustine. The Velvet Lounge has a hip hop showcase featuring Flex Mathews, Good Will Ink, Oddisee, Enoch, XO, YU, and DJ V-Roc. Finally in Philadelphia, New Motels roll into the Khyber along with The Minor White, The Moneynotes, and Paul Rogai. Have a good one!

mp3: Squaaks - Be Dry My Bleeding Heart
mp3: These United States - Burn This Bridge
mp3: Flex Mathews - R.F.C.
mp3: Oddisee - Camera
mp3: Oddisee - Ride'N (featuring XO)
mp3: Oddisee - iHate Rap (featuring YU)
mp3: New Motels - Modern Thinker

The Run Down - Saturday December 15, 2007

It's Saturday and many glorious shows await you! First off why not take a drive up to the city of brotherly love to see Illinois rock your screendoor off with Ian Hunter at the Trocadero. There's a great hip hop act with Flex Mathews at the Velvet Lounge in DC. Finally there's the mega Washington Social Christmas show at the 9:30 club sponsored by SPIN and BrightestYoungThings.com. The line up includes Laura Burhenn of Georgie James, Jukebox The Ghost, Caverns, The Dance Party, Exit Clov, and more!

mp3: Illinois - Nosebleed --> website --> buy
mp3: Flex Mathews - B.P.M. --> website --> buy
mp3: Exit Clov - Violent Berries --> website --> buy
mp3: Georgie James - Long Week --> website --> buy
mp3: Jukebox The Ghost - Good Day (Andrew Maury Remix) --> website --> buy