With an aggressive yet upbeat sound, Baltimore’s Double Dagger assaulted our ears with unhinged drive through two albums and a slew of EP releases since the band’s formation in 2002. A sound labeled ‘post-punk’ could mean almost anything, so rather than obsessing over the fashionability of the genre, listen to More with an open mind. You’re bound to see beauty between the drums and the reverberating basslines. Simply constructed and intelligently delivered, the trio’s newest album conveys what could only have been concieved in a trashed B-more warehouse packed with thrashing scenesters.

Squidfire has long been one of our preferred online purveyors of choice apparel. Their hand illustrated, hand printed gear has regularly illicited “ooh” and “aaah” sounds from those who gaze upon their killer creations. For the longest time the only way to get a hold of these wondrous wares was to catch the founders cruising around in their Cadillac or surf over to their online store, pick something you liked and then wait a few days for the delivery man. Luckily for those who favor instant gratification over automobile pursuits and parcel post, Squidfire has opened up a new avenue for compiling more quality clothing in the form of their very first store on West 36th Street in Baltimore. If you happen to find yourself in the Hampden neighborhood of “the Greatest City In America” do yourself a favor and get some of their brand new tees…or if you’re not planning a trip to B’more you can still buy them online.