It feels like just yesterday that we delivered the highlights of 2009. Now another year has gone by and we’re already here saying, bring on 2011! But before we look forward, let’s look back at the year gone by; full of good learnings, new developments and great collaborations with talented, likeminded people. New 2010 t-shirt designs. We were [...]

This was a tough one, but the number one slot in 2010 goes to LA rock band, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti and their latest album, Before Today. Pink showed with this release that he’s not simply the guy that can put on a completely crazy live show, but he can also craft an incredible album, and at the end of the day, it’s Pink’s songwriting ability that is his bread and butter. An album that is just chock full of instant classics as this one is certainly deserving of top honors. Our number 1 album of the year is Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti’s Before Today.

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After posting October’s Halloween Playlist, some of you have asked Santa for a YBP Christmas Playlist. Well, Santa’s delivered early this year, or some might say just in time! Now we present to you, a very merry indie rock Christmas Playlist. Thank you all for your suggestions! If you feel that we’ve missed anything out, feel free to comment below. Or [...]

Andrew Bird returned to DC for a special concert at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue. His Gezelligheid series is meant to emphasize his instrumental work and rely less on standard song structures. He had the stage to himself, surrounded by his effects pedals and Victrola horns. I have to admit that I only have [...]