We're doing our part for the SFist Holiday Gift Guide this month as well, by bringing you some extra special music giveaways. Barsuk Records is home to a lot of amazing artists, including San Francisco's own John Vanderslice. One of their newest signings is Portland's Menomena, a trio who manage to blend post-rock and pop in a deliciously haunting manner. Download the title track of their newest EP "wet and rusting" and see them......

Our live music picks for the week of 2/17-2/23. You could commemorate President's Day by celebrating Washington's or Lincoln's birthday, or by reflecting on your most and least favorite Presidents of the past. For most of you, we're betting Monday just means a much-needed day off of work. Not to worry -- there are plenty of ways to party like it's a three day weekend. Ex-True Believer Jon Dee Graham plays a 6pm early show......

[Ed. Note: Since LAist seems to have dropped their new CD release column, SFist Krissy is here to pick up the slack.] Technically Tuesday is new release day, but I couldn't imagine posting such a frivolous list on Election Day. Now that we're all depressed and despondent, perhaps this list is just what the doctor ordered. If you like to listen to your live concerts in your living room or in your car, rather than......