new music mondays

for those chicagoans unfamiliar, new music mondays are a series of free concerts at chicago's millenium park, and they're pretty fun. i've seen dirty projectors and she & him there, and both were great. this summer's lineup has been announced, and there are more than a few acts worth checking out, including iron and wine, ted leo, and bonnie "prince" billie. grab some bread, cheese, a bottle of red wine, a blanket and a lover, stretch out on the lawn and enjoy the show. and watch out for hipsters. they're everywhere.

full line-up here.

mojave bird : you animal people

you can download portland band mojave bird's debut album you animal people over here for free (or for money, if you feel so inclined). recommended if you like grouper, ambient jams, or ghosts.

okkervil river : i am very far (album stream)

listen @ npr.

obama v. trump

trump, you just got faced, dawg.