Exit Clov’s Respond Respond pulls off a difficult feat in music: creating an entertaining mixture of art, politics and rock and then wrapping it up in a neat little six-song package. Considering how popular the band has become since they formed in 2003, however, this review only re-enforces what everybody has been saying all along. Yes, they are really that good. With the latest EP, sisters Emily and Susan Hsu, who provide vocals along with…

By DCist Contributor Salima Appiah-Kubi After slogging through a sweltering, sweat-drenched day there is certain contentment that comes from a warm Washington night. This good humor was evident Saturday night at the Black Cat, where a sizeable crowd came out for cheerful indie kids, Tilly and the Wall. The Omaha based group was joined by their label mate, David Dondero, and locals, Exit Clov. The near overwhelming dominance of X marked hands showed the youth…

Truth be told, we’re still coming down off our high from Sunday’s Arcade Fire show. And if you are, too, make sure to set your Tivo tonight – they’ll be playing on the Conan O’Brien show. In other news, February’s actually got a rather great line up of shows to see. As always, we don’t know jack about anything beyond annoying shoegazing indie pop rock, so make sure to check out the Post’s recommendations for…