Music video for “Ready, Able” by Grizzly Bear from the album “Veckatimest.”

A list compiled by Steve McPherson of Minneapolis’ Big Trouble of his favorite albums of the decade.

Footage of Grizzly Bear’s performance with Victoria Legrand of “Two Weeks” on the Oct. 12 episode of The Tonight Show.

Music video for “While You Wait For The Others” by Grizzly Bear from the album “Veckatimest.”

Video footage of Grizzly Bear performing on the August 6 episode of Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Though all other stories this month were rightfully set aside by the upsetting news of Michael Jackson’s death, there were still many highlights to better help remember June in a more positive light. Here are 10 of the best as chosen by Culture Bully.

With all of the press and accolades that Grizzly Bear have been receiving lately, this show could’ve easily sold out a much larger room. But the 600+ people that were lucky enough to be in attendance seemed quite thankful to see a band that has crafted one of the year’s best albums (Veckatimest) in such an intimate venue.

While May’s high profile major label releases might’ve dominated sales charts, it was the month’s independent releases that were the most compelling. Add to that a series of fantastic concerts, the Twin Cities’ largest hip hop festival and a few solid music videos and May measures just as strong as any other this year. Above all however, these are Culture Bully’s favorite things from the month of May.

It can be difficult to gain a balanced perspective on an album after reading a single summary of the music. Bias can tilt a review, as can personal taste, history and just about everything else that is unique to the person writing it. So in an effort to offer an expanded perspective in such a medium, here are four reactions, four impressions, Four Takes on Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear.

Music video for “Two Weeks” by Grizzly Bear from the album “Veckatimest” directed by Patrick Daughters.

Grizzly Bear performs “Two Weeks” on the May 5 episode of Later… with Jools Holland.

Photos and commentary on Devo, the Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Wavves, King Khan, Department of Eagles, Camera Obscura and more!