troubled hubble, etc.

Those of you who, like me, miss the glory days of the Dismemberment Plan, may I recommend Troubled Hubble? Same mix of too-literate lyrics, too-tight rhythm section, too-clean DeSoto production, and optimism poking through that thin layer of indie jadedness. A hint more power-pop and a smidge less funk/hip-hop influence, but the D-Plannishness is pretty obvious. (Even before D-Plan guitarist Jason Caddell produced their new album, which was naturally recorded at former D-Plan studio Inner Ear.)
Some MP3s: Ear Nose & Throat, Dulcinea Duct Tape, Understanding Traffic, and Nancy.
They’re coming to Dallas on June 25. Speaking of good shows coming to town, it’s a hell of a month coming up: Ted Leo on June 6, Of Montreal on June 9, Bloc Party on June 9, the Roots on June 11, Neko Case on June 20, Architecture in Helsinki on June 21, Spoon on June 24, and Rogue Wave on June 25.
Individuals who choose not to attend the Ted Leo show, in particular, risk being judged capital-L Lame-o by the management of this web site.
One other idea for entertainment this weekend.
One final note: It’s not out for another month, but Sufjan Stevens’ Illinois is just amazing. Didn’t think he could outdo his Michigan record, but he has.