NOW PLAYING: Mountains, ‘Etching’

NOW PLAYING: Consequence, ‘Live For Never’ (Exit, 2009)

NOW PLAYING: Monolake, Silence (Imbalance Computer Music, 2009)

NOW PLAYING: Mogwai, Rock Action (Matador, 2001)

NOW PLAYING: Kevin Drumm, Imperial Distortion (Hospital Productions, 2008)

NOW PLAYING: Lindstrøm, LateNightTales (Azuli, 2008)

NOW PLAYING: All the Saints, Fire On Corridor X (Killer Pimp)

NOW PLAYING: Redshape, The Dance Paradox (Delsin)

HYPE CHECK: Salem Slurs Their Way Through a Sluggish Set At Glasslands, Leaves Us Feeling Kinda Creeped Out

SUPPORT THIS: Liturgy Set (Le) Poisson Rouge Ablaze With Brooklyn-Bred Black Metal

I WAS THERE: Noah and the Whale Get All Gloomy On Opening Night of Mercury Lounge Residency

SUPPORT THIS: Converge Hammer Hammerstein, Receive a Bunch of Blank Stares In Return

CMJ SPOTLIGHT (EDITOR’S CHOICE): Duchess Says @ M For Montreal Showcase, 10.21.09

CMJ SPOTLIGHT: Free Energy @ The Stereogum/Believer Showcase, 10.20.09

CMJ SPOTLIGHT (EDITOR’S CHOICE): Broadcast @ (Le) Poisson Rouge, 10.20.09