1MM: The Presets @ Modular’s Nevereverland Festival, 12.13.08

1MM: Dan Deacon’s 14-Piece Band @ Brooklyn Masonic Temple, 12.11.08

1MM: Hercules and Love Affair @ Modular’s Nevereverland Festival, 12.13.08

1MM: Klaxons @ Modular’s Nevereverland Festival, 12.13.08

LONG PLAYERS OF THE YEAR: [26] The Raveonettes, “Lust Lust Lust” (Vice)

1MM: Love Is All/Crystal Stilts @ Bowery Ballroom, 12.7.08

LONG PLAYERS OF THE YEAR: [27] Elbow, “The Seldom Seen Kid” (Geffen)

LONG PLAYERS OF THE YEAR: [28] Department of Eagles, “In Ear Park” (4AD)

TEST PRESSING: Circlesquare, “All Live But the Ending”

THE S/T SCOOP: Black Strobe Frontman Premiers Solo Project, Exclusive New Single

SCREENING ROOM: The Story Behind LCD Soundsystem’s “New York I Love You” Video

LONG PLAYERS OF THE YEAR: [29] Robyn, “Robyn” (Cherrytree)

LONG PLAYERS OF THE YEAR: [30] The Walkmen, “You & Me” (Gigantic Music)

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