Washed Out’s “Within and Without” was one 2011′s most lauded records. It’s a dense, heavily-layered album of electronic music that pays more attention to synths than bass; more focus on medley and composition than merely catchy beats. In the studio, Washed Out is the work of singer/composer Ernest Greene, though a full live band will take the Bluebird Theater stage on Wednesday. Tickets, $22.50-$25, are available through axs.com. Or you can win a pair below for free.

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