BIRD OR BAT

Here is a new video for The Garment District's "Bird Or Bat" from their 2011 tape Melody Elder (Night People). The video was created by Albert Birney, shot by W.S. Schweers at The Forest Glen outside of Pittsburgh, PA. The clip captures the playful nature of the song, all soft and vintage-looking with footage of well-dressed young women frolicking in the green. Thanks to The Garment District's Jennifer Baron for dropping this one in my inbox, if only for another reason to share this ultra-pleasant Summer song.

YARD SKIN

Been bouncing around to this new Dynooo track. His cassette tape De Vlindermes is due out early April on Triple You Tapes. "Yard Skin" will not appear on the cassette. Stay tuned for cover art, videos and remixes leading up to release.

BENGELA

(via XLR8R)

Let's be for real -- this shit bangs. Brey's record Brasil drops March 19 on Svetlana Industries. Check a sampler below.

ADHOC KICKSTARTER

Dear readers/listeners of Friendship Bracelet,

I have yet to post anything in these pages about how Emilie Friedlander and Ric Leichtung are trying their damnedest to raise enough money to launch their new independent publication adhoc.fm, so today is the day. In case you didn't know, Emilie and Ric were the editors of the now-defunct Pitchfork Media project Altered Zones. They did a fantastic job managing all the contributors and getting shit done and it was a pleasure to work with them. I have been asked to contribute a column to the new venture and can't wait to flesh out the topic and start putting together some pieces for you all to enjoy.

Anyway, this is really just a last-ditch plea for you to dig deep in your pockets and pledge a few bucks to the creation of this independent outsider music publication. There's only five days to go, so get on it.

POTLUCK ELEVENS AND FRIENDSHIP BRACELET PRESENT...

Hey Western Massachusetts, this show is tonite.