Ted Leo/Pharmacists Live in DC

The seemingly never ending tour of Ted Leo and his Pharmacists made yet another stop in DC this Wednesday night, this time opening for Against Me!. Despite the role as support act the crowd was out in force for this (sort of) homecoming. Members of Fugazi and French Toast were in the house and ex-Warmers/Faith/Ignition frontman Alec Mackaye played the role of guest vocalist on the unrecognizable closer. The 45 minute set drew largely from last years Living With The Living as well as several new tracks, including one from the new Rapid Response EP (see below for track). From the sound of the new stuff, Ted is continuing to evolve on the punk/ska/soul fusion that informs his last two releases.

Paranoia (Never Enough) (mp3)

New Andrew Bird

Everybody's favorite singer/songwriter/guitarist/whistler/violinist has a new single out from forthcoming album Noble Beast (out January on Fat Possum). Entitled "Oh No", it is vintage Andrew Bird replete with smart lyrics, wonderful melodies and the aforementioned requisite whistling. Head on over to Pitchfork Media to stream the tune.

"Oh No" (stream)

And while you're at it, check out some more Andrew Bird.

"Skin Is, My" (mp3) from Live in Montreal

"Heretic" (mp3) from Armchair Apocrypha

"Fiery Crash" (mp3) live at First Avenue, Minneapolis