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More Photos from Philly

David Christensen on May 18, 2012 at 11:13 PM, last updated May 18, 2012 at 11:48 PM

The second day of the Non-COMMvention featured Willie Nelson, Brandi Carlile, The Walkmen, Zeus, and Nada Surf among the highlights.

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Shaking in Philly

David Christensen on May 17, 2012 at 10:26 PM, last updated May 17, 2012 at 11:27 PM

Notes and photos from the 2012 Non-Comm gathering of triple-A stations in Philadelphia, where Father John Misty, JD McPherson, and Lee Fields & The Expressions provided musical highlights.

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Current Chart, May 7th

David Christensen on May 10, 2012 at 06:21 PM, last updated May 10, 2012 at 06:26 PM

Current Top Plays on opbmusic:
1. Jack White: Blunderbuss
2. Father John Misty: Fear Fun
3. Dr. John: Locked Down
4. Moonface: With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery
5. M. Ward: A Wasteland Companion

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Photo Review: Wild Flag, Thermals, EMA

David Christensen on May 05, 2012 at 05:16 PM, last updated May 05, 2012 at 07:48 PM

A look back at last night's Wild Flag / The Thermals / EMA show at the Crystal Ballroom.

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PDX Trifecta Friday

David Christensen on May 01, 2012 at 03:12 PM, last updated May 02, 2012 at 02:17 PM

Wild Flag headlines a trio of notable hometown acts alongside The Thermals and EMA Friday night at the Crystal Ballroom. Here's a quick preview.

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Current Chart, April 30th

David Christensen on May 01, 2012 at 01:58 PM, last updated May 01, 2012 at 01:59 PM

Top plays on opbmusic last week:
1. M. Ward: A Wasteland Companion
2. Ramona Falls: Prophet
3. Justin Townes Earle: Nothing's Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now
4. Alabama Shakes: Boys & Girls
5. Dr. John: Locked Down

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Current Chart, April 23rd

David Christensen on April 25, 2012 at 03:25 PM, last updated April 25, 2012 at 03:26 PM

1. M. Ward: A Wasteland Companion
2. The Shins: Port of Morrow
3. First Aid Kit: The Lion's Roar
4. Moonface: With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery
5. Alabama Shakes: Boys & Girls

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Current Chart, April 9th

David Christensen on April 10, 2012 at 12:13 PM, last updated April 10, 2012 at 01:51 PM

Our top plays this week:
1. The Shins: Port of Morrow
2. Miike Snow: Happy to You
3. Andrew Bird: Break It Yourself
4. The Wedding Present: Valentina
5. First Aid Kit: The Lion's Roar

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Current Chart, April 2nd

David Christensen on April 05, 2012 at 03:10 PM, last updated April 05, 2012 at 03:10 PM

Top plays on opbmusic this week:
1. The Shins: Port of Morrow
2. Bahamas: Barchords
3. Miike Snow: Happy to You
4. Shearwater: Animal Joy
5. Andrew Bird: Break It Yourself

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Current Chart, March 26th

David Christensen on March 27, 2012 at 03:41 PM, last updated March 27, 2012 at 03:42 PM

Current top plays on opbmusic:
1. The Shins: Port of Morrow
2. First Aid Kit: The Lion's Roar
3. Sharon Van Etten: Tramp
4. Bahamas: Barchords
5. Dr. Dog: Be the Void

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Current Chart, March 19th

David Christensen on March 20, 2012 at 05:03 PM, last updated March 21, 2012 at 12:08 PM

Our most-played albums this week:
1. Andrew Bird: Break It Yourself
2. The Magnetic Fields: Love at the Bottom of the Sea
3. Bahamas: Barchords
4. Daniel Rossen: Silent Hour / Golden Mile EP
5. Dr. Dog: Be the Void

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