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It’s taken 4 months, but I think I am about caught up with all the aspects in my life. I was planning to go to Coachella, but for reasons beyond my control, I will have to hope that Plastikman brings his show to San Francisco soon. I do get to see Thom Yorke this week, and some other great upcoming shows.

Joanna Newsom – Swansea – A track from The Milk-Eyed Mender, a triple album from the harp playing voice that sounds at times as if it were on the verge of breaking.

The Antlers – Kettering – A song about dealing with the loss of someone with a terminal disease (cancer?). The song revolves in a quiet lull and then explodes which along with the beautiful lyrics sort of puts you in that state of mind.

Beach House – Zebra – Finally, a band from Baltimore that I am proud to write about. They are the perfect band for an over exposed sunny day where everything that surrounds is muted and deliberate.

LCD Soundsystem – Home – Off of the new album, a track that once again has that nice LCD shuffle that might make those Ray-Bans fall off your head. A wooden block has taken over for the cow bell.

Broken Bells – The High Road – Part Shins singer and part Danger Mouse. A nice release of understated pop songs that will not force me to like The Shins.

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last night bjork and company played the shoreline in googletown, formerly known as mountain view. since on the weekends i don’t like to leave the actual city of san francisco unless it’s to the airport, or lake tahoe, it took the icelandic songstress to drag me down to the peninsula. superflav was kind enough to score me 10th row tickets almost dead center for the show. and once again bjork proved why, like radiohead and richie hawtin, it is an experience not to be missed. it was more upbeat from her previous 2 visits to the bay area and while maybe not as initmate as playing with the san jose symphony at the paramount theatre in oakland, or grand as playing pier 33 in san francisco with fireworks, it was an energetic show filled with some heavy beats. also, joanna newsom was incredible as the opening act. what an amazing talent. here are some pics from the show: