I’ve been pleased to see this sweater set break out ever since writing some of their early press at WashingtonPost.com. Just escaping D.C. is an endorsement since it tends to be swampy, sticky musical terrain. Awhile ago, Spin also gave Middle Distance Runner this same dubious compliment of being the most likely local band to get mainstream success while likening them to The Strokes. Point is, they’re coming — see them.

Lately, Annie and I, agree they’ve been sounding more Arcade Firery, but in a more light-hearted way. And that’s mighty good considering you don’t want to be too heavy sitting on just one freshly produced album.

This is where I get more convincing to stir concert-spoiled East Coasters to do themselves a favor. MDR creates pop that doesn’t plod a catchy melody across three minutes, but freely crosses styles, tempos and sentiments. MDR remains tasteful while sort of unconsciously nerdy

11/29 - New York, NY - The Bowery Ballroom
11/30 - Northampton, MA - Iron Horse Music Hall
12/02 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub
12/04 - Atlanta, GA - Drunken Unicorn
12/06 - Orlando, FL - Backbooth
12/07 - Tampa Bay, FL - The Crow Bar
12/08 - West Palm Beach, FL - Respectable Street
12/09 - Jacksonville, FL - Jack Rabbit’s
12/10 - Charleston, SC - The Map Room
12/11 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
12/12 - Norfolk, VA - The Boot
12/13 - Baltimore, MD - Lo-Fi Social Club
12/14 - Washington, DC! - The Rock & Roll Hotel
12/15 - Philadelphia, PA - North Star Bar
*All w/ Mobius Band & The Epochs

Featured Song: “Man of The People” by Middle Distance Runner



Featured Song: “That’s A Lie” by Middle Distance Runner

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