Matthew Berlyant’s Top Ten — May 11 by Matthew Berlyant

Jandek - The German Society of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA) - April 12, 2008 by Matthew Berlyant

Accompanied by musicians on bassoon, harp and clarinet, it felt more like a classical recital than a stereotypical rock concert.

Matthew Berlyant’s Top Ten — May 4 by Matthew Berlyant

New Stuff

This is just a list of the newer stuff I’ve been listening to over the last few weeks. In the case of the BRITISH SEA POWER album, I’ve been listening to it for months now, but have gone back to it recently since they’re playing here next week. I’ve also listed a book and a movie here as well.

Matthew Berlyant’s Top Ten — April 27 by Matthew Berlyant

My 10 Favorite Elvis Costello Albums

ELVIS COSTELLO is my favorite musician of all-time and because of his large, vast and unbelievably rich discography, it’s difficult to even choose 10 favorite albums. However, here’s my definitive list, for now at least. This is in honor of the vinyl release of his new album Momofuku, which came out this past Tuesday. The CD release will follow on May 6th.

Hot Chip with Free Blood - Starlight Ballroom (Philadelphia, PA) - April 10, 2008 by Matthew Berlyant

Simply put, everything about this show was perfect. HOT CHIP put on the best show I’ve seen all year.

Matthew Berlyant’s Top Ten — April 20 by Matthew Berlyant

Rockin’ for Barack

With the Pennsylvania primary coming up this Tuesday April 22nd (remember to go vote that day if you live in PA) and with BARACK OBAMA speaking here in Philadelphia at a massive rally at Independence Mall last night, I figured that I would offer a list of 10 musicians who have endorsed his candidacy.

Joe Jackson with Mutlu - Keswick Theatre (Glenside, PA) - April 4, 2008 by Matthew Berlyant

In summary, this show pleased both the diehards and the casual fans alike.

Matthew Berlyant’s Top Ten — April 13 by Matthew Berlyant

Beach House with Papercuts - The Barbary (Philadelphia, PA) - Thursday, April 3, 2008 by Matthew Berlyant

BEACH HOUSE’s live show doesn’t sound much different from the records and they played a nice, slow set.

Matthew Berlyant’s Top Ten — April 6 by Matthew Berlyant

Boredoms with Black Pus and Soft Circles - Starlight Ballroom (Philadelphia, PA) - Wednesday, April 2, 2008 by Matthew Berlyant

If BOREDOMS ever come near you, don’t hesitate to see them. There’s no one else on earth even remotely like them.

Caribou with Fuck Buttons - Johnny Brenda's (Philadelphia, PA) - Saturday, March 29, 2008 by Matthew Berlyant

The two-drummer setup reminded me of THE FALL circa 1982-1983 or BUTTHOLE SURFERS in their prime.

Matthew Berlyant’s Top Ten — March 30 by Matthew Berlyant

The Raveonettes - World Cafe Live (Philadelphia, PA) - Friday, March 28, 2008 by Matthew Berlyant

I thought that this show was, in the words of MISSION OF BURMA, good not great.

The Slits with Northern Liberties, Shellshag, Satanized and Rad Racket - Danger Danger Gallery (Philadelphia, PA) - March 22, 2008 by Matthew Berlyant

My second trip to Danger Danger Gallery was quite unlike the first.