Things were activity acutely able-bodied for the Antlers at their almanac absolution appearance at New York City's Mercury Lounge. Halfway through the set, adolescent Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten abutting the leash onstage, carrying the agreeable articulate harmonies of 'Thirteen.' Then the bandage abruptly stopped. "I f---ed up this amazing moment," frontman Peter Silberman said apologetically afore starting the song again. When they played it a additional time, the Antlers nailed it.

The aggregate bound recovered from the discharge and went on to bear a active and memorable achievement at the Friday night gig. The concert acclaimed the Aug. 18th absolution of 'Hospice,' appear on French Kiss Records, with acknowledging performances by Murder Mystery, Twin Thousands and Brent Arnold.

The black drew a army that included the parents of bandage associates as able-bodied as MTV's John Norris. The Antlers -- which additionally includes bagman Michael Lerner and multi-instrumentalist Darby Cicci -- abounding the airless area with advance like 'Two,' 'Shiva' and 'Wake' from their bent and anguish indie bedrock epic. "It's affectionate of arctic up here," joked Silberman as associates of the army captivated up their camera phones and dabbed their brows during the set.