It's just about time for a music-themed blog round-up, so here we go. Here's what we listened to while we compiled this: Mazzy Star's "Fade Into You," Patty Griffin's "Rain," Edwyn Collins' "You'll Never Know," and The Thermals' "Returning To The Fold." more ›

Right on the heels of Linda's 15th birthday earlier this week is "Awesome"'s 5th birthday celebration, tonight at the Tractor. Yes, it was but five years ago this month that the talented comedy-art-pop septet played their first show at the Rendezvous' Jewelbox Theatre. That was 2004, a time of great strife and war; now it's 2009, and there's still great strife and war, but also hoverboards and robots and aliens to truth-melt your face off. It's called progress, people. So tonight is the night and the Tractor is the place to catch one of our most favorite local bands, along with openers We are Golden and Central Services. It's only $10 for the 9:30 p.m. 21+ show. more ›

That's our resolution for 2009, and it looks as if the band is more than happy to oblige. So if you missed their NYE event at the Rendezvous, our dear friends in "Awesome" have another show tomorrow night. At this rate, they should play well over a hundred shows this year, and we vow to hold them to that schedule. This time around, the perpetually suit-clad comedy-art septet have a headlining set at Neumo's, along with openers Carrie Akre, Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers, and the Memphis Radio Kings. Doors are at 8 p.m., and tix to the 21+ show are only $10. Here's to hoping everyone has recovered enough from Wednesday night to head out this weekend. more ›