DCist has a long, storied relationship with These United States. They played our short-lived Unbuckled concert series (which is coming back, I promise) and they even did two series of tour diaries for us. However, we saw the writing on the wall when The Federal Reserve ended its monthly gathering at Iota. Sure enough, the local band with the most rigorous touring and recording schedule…is no longer local. However, These United States isn’t leaving quietly.

christopher.poole Written by DCist contributor Sarah Sherman With all the balancing that had to happen on Sunday night at the Black Cat, Thao Nguyen’s mindful chaos with Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn’s polish, clarinets and violins with wild guitars and four-man percussion teams, the result of finding that spot where the bubble sits perfectly in the carpenter’s level, might have brought the bodies in the room to a standstill. The superband known as Thao and…

By DCist Contributor Ryan Little These United States do not stop moving. They’ve put out three albums in the span of about two years (last was Crimes, which we learned about from the band), and they’ve played who knows how many shows in between (ed. note: guitarist Tom Hnatow estimates that tally at around 500). A staple on DCist’s pages and a growing presence on the national music scene, Jesse Elliot and his ramshackle…

Last year we reported on the strong presence the District had at the annual music industry spring break that is SXSW in Austin, TX. This year, in addition to official shows from The Hall Monitors, Benjy Ferree, These United States and, oddly enough, Frodus, there were a number of unofficial appearances as well. The DC Does TX day party returned to Austin for its second year, District-based Exotic Fever Records held a shindig of their…

These United States just released their second album, Crimes, and are celebrating that event Saturday night at the Rock and Roll Hotel (doors at 8:30 p.m., $12, with Evangelicals). Rather than reviewing the album, we sat down with the band and listened to the whole thing together. Take a look and get a glimpse of what it was like to make it and how they think things turned out. So where’d you record the album?…

FRIDAY: >> The 18th Street Lounge’s regular Wednesday night reggae stars SEE-I are at the Rock and Roll Hotel to celebrate the holidays with some friends who are sure to get you dancing too — DJ Mat the Alien and remix artists Fort Knox Five. Tickets for the Happy FKX-XMas are $10. >> Rufus Wainwright begins a two-night stint at the 9:30 Club tonight with his sister, Lucy Wainwright Roche. Tickets are still available for…

FRIDAY: >>Great quadruple bill comes to the Rock and Roll Hotel: Three Stars alums Jukebox the Ghost (pictured right) and tour diarists These United States join DCist fave Ra Ra Riot and Sam Champion. All that for the low, low price of $10 before, $12 at the door. Show 9 p.m. >> The Black Cat once again hosts Cryfest, everyone’s favorite dance party that pits The Smiths vs. The Cure, brought to you by DJs…

Editors Note: We enjoyed the tour diaries J. Tom Hnatow wrote for us as part of These United States’ last tour, so we asked him if he wouldn’t mind doing it again as the band embark on their first ever intercontinental tour of the UK and Europe. He graciously agreed. This is the fourth and final installment of this series. The Paris entry: Thursday October 25th After our marathon, 14-hour, pre-dawn-to-post-dusk trek from Bath to…

Editors Note: We enjoyed the tour diaries J. Tom Hnatow wrote for us as part of These United States’ last tour, so we asked him if he wouldn’t mind doing it again as the band embark on their first ever intercontinental tour of the UK and Europe. He graciously agreed. This is the third installment of an ongoing series. Tuesday, October 23, 2007 A leisurely breakfast, then off to Bath. Bath is stunningly beautiful. And…

Editors Note: We enjoyed the tour diaries J. Tom Hnatow wrote for us as part of These United States’ last tour, so we asked him if he wouldn’t mind doing it again as the band embark on their first ever intercontinental tour of the UK and Europe. He graciously agreed. Look for his dispatches from the road abroad over the next few weeks. Tuesday, October 16, 2007 We walk (and walk and walk) from Baker…