I had the pleasure of photographing a David Bazan and Say Hi show a few months back in Denton, TX at Dan’s Silverleaf.  It was my 4th time to see David Bazan and I have to say it was the best sounding show I’ve seen him play.

There is a new album coming out in March that I am particulary excited about.  It’s called Broken Bells and its the collaboration between The Shins frontman, James Mercer, and producer extraordinaire Danger Mouse. You can get their first single by going here and giving them your email. Do it. You won’t regret it.

Here is a great video from a great band, Vampire Weekend.  Their new album drops next week and I believe that everyone should own it.  It seems to be a great soundtrack to starting off the new year right. You can pre-order it here.  Enjoy.

Here are my favorite albums from 2009 in no particular order.  This was a tough list to make and there are several honorable mentions.  If you want to know my honorable mentions just send me a comment.

David Bazan -  Curse Your Branches

The Avett Brothers – I and Love and You

Manchester Orchestra – Mean Everything to Nothing

Dead Man’s Bones – Dean Man’s Bones

Yeah Yeah Yeahs – It’s Blitz!

Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus

Grizzly Bear – Veckatimest

Jay-Z - The Blueprint 3

The Middle East –  The Recordings of the Middle East

Neko Case – Middle Cyclone