This Week's Live Picks

Monday: The Death Set, The Mae Shi, + Ponytail @ Market Hotel 8pm $8
Three awesome bands playing under one roof and I'm still stuck here in Chicago. Sigh, it's cool I'm heading to the White Sox game out here today but you guys should go rock out and get sweaty watching these super energetic bands. Seriously, get out there.
The Death Set - "Heard It All Before"
The Mae Shi - "Run to Your Grave"
Ponytail - "Beg Waves"

Tuesday: Bound Stems + The Muggabears @ Union Hall 7:30pm $10
I've written about both of these bands a heckuva a lot in my time writing this little web page, so if you've yet to take my advice and check these bands out then that's your problem. Tonight I'll be heeding my own words and checking these bands out.
Bound Stems - "Happens to Us All Otherwise"
The Muggabears - "The Goth Tarts"

Wednesday: Monotract @ Cake Shop 8pm $6
Monotract blew a lot of us away when the performed as part of the After the Jump Fest a month ago, and tonight they continue their assault on your ears at Cake Shop. If you've yet to check them out, then you better do it soon!
Monotract - "Cafe y Kaka"

Thursday: Pop Tarts + AWE Present @ The Cup 8pm $5
It might not be fair, but I definitely gotta go ahead and pick my own show to promote for this Thursday night. And for all you folks that have never been to a show on Staten Island why not come out and see one of the finest bands Staten Island has to offer in The Rabbits? I mean Thursday is the new Friday so kick off the new weekend with a trip to a small island in the south!
The Rabbits - "Out of Our Heads"

Friday: Atlas Sound + Crystal Stilts @ South Street Seaport 7pm FREE
I gotta be honest and admit that tonight's free show at the Seaport was dealt quite a blow when El Guincho canceled on us all. But after seeing Atlas Sound on Saturday at the Pitchfork Music Fest I was buoyed by the fact that Bradford would make sure the show was captivating in the very least. Then I got the news that Crystal Stilts was added and I became even more excited for this show. Should be a good one!
Atlas Sound - "On Guard"
Crystal Stilts - "Bright Night Nursery"

Saturday: Ghostland Observatory + Bear Hands @ Prospect Park Bandshell 7pm FREE
Of all the bands playing free shows this weekend, Ghostland Observatory probably has the reputation for being the best live act playing. This alone makes this one of the best chances to head out this weekend, but when you throw in the awesome indie rockers of Bear Hands it makes it a can't miss show. So I guess I'll see you there.
Ghostland Observatory - "Heavy Heart"
Bear Hands - "Golden"

Sunday: MGMT, Black Moth Super Rainbow, + The Ting Tings @ McCarren Park Pool 2pm FREE
Another Sunday afternoon, another day in the sun watching some fine indie rock bands. This week we get the weird trio of The Ting Tings, Black Moth Super Rainbow, and MGMT. All three bands have a definitive style about them, and the definitely get the folks moving. So bring your sunscreen and your dancing shoes and the bands will bring their best.
MGMT - "Indie Rokkers"
Black Moth Super Rainbow - "Roller Disco"
The Ting Tings - "That's Not My Name"