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MVM : Smith Westerns

Last week we annonced that Yeasayer is kicking off their US tour at the Belly Up on May 21st. Trekking around the US with them will be Chicago-based buzz band, Smith Westerns, supporting their debut album Dye It Blonde. Here's the first track from said record, entitled "Weekend".

Dum Dum Girls, Minks, Dirty Beaches

Hey Dummy! I'm talking to you! Drop by The Casbah this Friday night (02.18) to catch Dum Dum Girls. You might remember Kristin Gundred (aka Dee Dee Dum Dum) hanging up clothes at The Buffalo Exchange on 5th Ave a couple years back..now see her on her (kindof) hometown stage in those famous striped tights with the rest of the Dum Dum Girls, and get dum over their smart, skuzzy, girl group garage rock. The opening acts are nothing to scoff at either. The pretty, gauzy noise of Brooklyn-based Minks, layered with dreamy emphatic vocals will hurt your heart in a good way, while the one man band who is Dirty Beaches will have you convinced you're listening to the slightly psychedelic apparition of Johnny Cash, backlight by dusty lamp shades and slowed down with the aid of a glass full of good, smooth, room temperature whiskey. - Crystal Clem

Grab your tickets for the show here. If you're not yet of age you can catch Dirty Beaches at M-Theory Records at 6pm, also this Friday.

Dirty Beaches - "Lord Knows Best" (Daytrotter)

Dum Dum Girls - "Bhang Bhang, I'm A Burnout"

MVM : Yeasayer

Yeasayer released another nonsensical music video and a free EP today, also bringing news of a full US tour that kicks off May 21st at the Belly Up in Solona Beach! Tickets are on sale now, pick a couple up here while supplies last...

Chairs Missing : FILTER / Dickies Session

Late in January we made a day trip to LA with Chairs Missing and Writer. Before both bands joined The Fling at The Satellite (Spaceland) that evening, they stopped by FILTER Magazine's HQ to record some live sessions in the Dickies Garage. Chairs Missing ran through a few tracks, and then drummer Dave Mead promptly hopped into a Dickies jump suit and strutted down Sunset.

Photo above taken by Michael Allen Spear, view more from the day here.

MVM : Goddamn Electric Bill

Jason Torbert of Goddamn Electric Bill has a new album out today called Jazz. The elusive bedroom beat-maker was also featured in a handful of films at Sundance, including Like Crazy.