Why does NPR own the ‘indie music’ scene?
A year ago I brought to light how hip the listeners of NPR are. Granted, a lot of them are older liberal types. But they also attract a pretty young audience (like 30…
Why I don’t go to indie shows
Holy shit. Look at the price of these bands. Do these tickets come with a side order of pompous douche? This is just another reason why I shouldn’t support Arcade Fire, MGMT, LCD…
Burlington, VT becoming international indie hotspot
Well, it’s about time somebody realized that this little mountain hamlet was perfect for hipsters. It’s nestled between Montreal and NYC, with a thriving local artisan/art scene, and enough microbrews to make the…
Why Arcade Fire’s new album “The Suburbs” sucks it hard
Two days ago I was kayaking on Lake Champlain with a friend I’m not athletic and have a terrible fear of water. But I tried to man up. As his account goes: I…
Music Monday: Dr. Dog – Shame, Shame
Being a music asshole has it perks. One of them is getting a copy of Dr. Dog’s new album Shame, Shame. If you have never heard Dr. Dog before, this is a perfect…
Music Monday: Breakfast at Sulimay's
Here at Hipster Jew we love old people. And there is nothing better than old people stating their opinions on various types of music. Breakfast at Sulimay’s is a panel discussion on Music…
Synposis of Tegan and Sara concert
Burlington, VT is known for its large lesbian community. I don’t know why specifically lesbians. I’m not sure where or how big the homosexual community is. But the point is that at this…




