What’s the Deal: The Antlers aren’t what we call and “unknown”, but they’re definitely on the up and up. This Brooklyn three-piece has been making friends in the blogosphere and beyond since the release of their latest album, Hospice, almost a year ago. The album is incredibly powerful and the subject matter combined with some understated, somber musicianship and vocals can overtake you if you aren’t ready for it. It’s a concept work written by vocalist Peter Silberman after a period of isolation about a man falling for a bone cancer patient and watching her die. All the depression, vibrant emotions, and feelings of beauty in frailty are communicated expertly in the lyrics as well as the dazzling instrumentation. more ›

The Clouds are Ghosts celebrate the release of their self-titled debut full-length tonight at Beauty Bar. The local outfit harvests textured atmospheres, imagined on soothing electro backdrops, sustained by Jason Morris’ delicate voice, and decorated with enchanting embellishments from choice instruments such as the piano, violin, and organ. We caught up with the band this week to check up on their background, influences, and recording process. more ›