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Free Live Shows (MP3) From NPR & KEXP via iTunes Store

There are a ton of free live shows available through the iTunes store.

Check out these links:

KEXP: Includes shows from Thurston Moore, Twilight Sad, Battles, Beirut, Watson Twins, Stars, Grizzly Bear, Wrens, Magic Numbers, Okkervil River, etc.

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Owl&Bear’s Top 20 Albums of 2007

The Owl & The Bear’s Top 20 Albums of 2007

Radiohead - In Rainbows
This year, Radiohead stuck it to the man and released a great album at the same time.
Download: Thom Yorke - Live on Radio, June 2006

Band of Horses - Cease to Begin
Band of Horses could’ve easily disappointed with their sophomore effort, but instead produced one of the most instantly engaging albums of the year.
Download: Band of Horses - September 28, 2007 | August 11, 2006

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Okkervil River - The Stage Names

Okkervil River - The Stage Names
2007, Jagjaguwar

The Stage Names can only enhance in 2007 what Black Sheep Boy did for Okkervil River in 2005.

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Review: Okkervil River; September 18, 2007 at Logan Square Auditorium; Chicago, IL

Review: Okkervil River; September 18, 2007 at Logan Square Auditorium; Chicago, IL

Okkervil River are loud, passionate, energetic, and nice guys to boot who put on a good, diverse show. No one can accuse the band of giving less than 100%.

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