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Even from all the way across the country, it's easy to see Brad Oberhofer's star continue to rise in Brooklyn.

I received an email today informing me Oberhofer will soon be releasing his debut 7", featuring the songs "o0O0o0O0o" and " Don'tneedya." The effort will be self-released, which is possible, Oberhofer tells me, as a handy side effect of having had one's music in a commercial. This is to say nothing of Oberhofer's continued coverage in reputable music Web sites, including Brooklyn Vegan, Dazed and Confused, and most recently, a track review of the giddy "Awy Frm U' on Pitchfork.

He's gonna make it, but the tension of waiting is killing me.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Check out this week's issue of the Weekly Volcano - hitting the streets Thursday - for an in-depth look at former Tacoma School of the Arts students making a go at music in New York, including Brad Oberhofer.