WHAT: New Ruins
WHERE: Exile on Main St (FREE)
WHEN: Tuesday, September 20th at 5:30 p.m.
The lack of New Ruins on this year’s Pygmalion lineup was a surprise to some, but you can check them out playing an acoustic set in support the brand-new This Life is Not Ours to Keep at this show. Also, that record comes out on the same day. You should buy it.
WHAT: Common
WHERE: Foellinger Auditorium (FREE)
WHEN: Wednesday, September 21st at 6:00 p.m.
If you’re looking for pre-Pygmalion festivities, you could do much, much worse than this lecture appearance. It’s not every day that you can see someone who’s played so large a role in hip-hop, much less for free. And if your only exposure is the Kanye-produced material of recent years, let me direct you to one of the best songs ever created.
WHAT: Pygmalion Music Festival
WHERE: Various Venues (price varies)
WHEN: Wednesday, September 21st–Sunday, September 25th
Guys, Christmas is here. Check in starting tomorrow for our coverage of the festival, including interviews with Cut Copy, Gang Gang Dance, and the Dodos, and check back next week for comprehensive review coverage.