Hello and welcome to the trial edition of Tatler's first ever Entertainment podcast, this week we'll be previewing the upcoming Capitol Hill Block Party. Early yes, but sadly I'll be gone in the coming weeks prior to the weekend. Bands playing on Friday--day one--include Atlanta's Deerhunter. Playing with an influence ranging from psychadelic, noise and art rock as well as shoegaze, their mix of introspective lyrics and solid musicianship with mastery in a variety of instruments including reverse guitar, loop machines, synthesizers, tapes and accordions. Their 2008 album won them significant critical acclaim among indie blog giants like Pitchfork and Stereogum, as well as Rolling Stone and Blender.
Another band to look out for is Washington's own New Faces. Winners of the 2008 Sound Off! competition, a northwest battle of the bands. With a taxing tour schedule and an album on iTunes, the New Faces aren't letting their success get to them yet, with the time they have, the Port Townshend trio is busy in the studio making more songs.
Finally we have legendary Sonic Youth closing out the two day mini festival. The band, playing together since 1981 with a few lineup changes since, has just released a new album The Eternal and touring to promote it. A band known just as much for its unorthodox tuning and playing, they are just as admired for their dexterity and live performances. With 1988's classic Daydream Nation the band garnered acclaim that has stuck with them since.
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