I learned awhile back that I could save money buying in bulk (I’m pretty sure there’s still a washing machine sized jar of pickles somewhere in my garage).  Cincinnati’s Midpoint Music Fest continues this frugal way of life.  The annual indie celebration launched in 2002 and offers over 250 acts on 25 stages from September 23-25.  For $39 concert-goers get a Thursday through Saturday wristband for access to all of the venues in downtown Cincy and surrounding areas.  Not only are there countless local talents waiting for their big break (see Enlou, Pomegranates), there are a decent amount of higher profile names that quickly make up for the ticket price.  Acts of interest include Best Coast, Holy F*ck, Caribou, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Surfer Blood, Fang Island, Colour Revolt, A Place to Bury Strangers, and our fav up-and-comers The Pass.  It’s refreshing to see a fest with a wide range of talents at an affordable prices.

MPMF is coming up Sep 23-25 so make sure you get check out their website to get check out the schedule or get tickets.

The Pass just announced via Twitter and Pretty Much Amazing that their anxiously awaited LP debut is available free to stream on the great Sound Cloud.  BURST will soon be available for purchase electronically (September 21), but until then give it a try right here.  Thanks guys!

BURST by The Pass

New Artist, Fav Tracks

Can you go wrong with influences like Justice, LCD Soundsystem, and Daft Punk?  If you ask The Pass, you’d get a resounding NO, with some poppy synth in the background.  Setting up shop in Louisville, KY with sonaBLAST! records, The Pass have already wowed us this year with their Colors EP.  The catchy dance hit “Crosswalk Stereo” left us hungry for more.  They’ve delivered.

“Trap of Mirrors” is the brand new single from Burst, the debut full-length album due out this fall, and it doesn’t disappoint.  We can’t wait for more.

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Download Trap of Mirrors MP3

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Download Crosswalk Stereo MP3

Purchase and listen to the rest of The Pass at their bandcamp site.