Guardian Music — Toast to Freedom also features contributions from Ewan McGregor, Kris Kristofferson, Carly Simon and Marianne FaithfullThe late Levon Helm, Ewan McGregor, Kris Kristofferson, Carly Simon, Marianne Faithfull, Jane Birkin, Rosanne Cash and 43 other act... more info

DrownedInSound — Some beautifully interesting listening, if perhaps essential only for insomniacs. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Thomas Function @ Cake Shop in January (more by Fresh Bread) tonight in NYC * DANCE * Rubies, Essie Jain, The Snow @ Union Hall * Kid Koala, Adira Amram @ Music Hall of Williamsburg * The Woes, Phil and... more info

Bridging The Atlantic — Entering the lavish surroundings of the Bush Hall auditorium, with its glistening chandeliers and circular tables protected by rouge tablecloths, BTA feels more like we've stumbled into an awards ceremony than a gig. Taking our seats, we settle down ... more info

Music Mule — What? Tom Brosseau / Essie Jain / Very Special Mystery Guest From Grand Forks, North Dakota Tom Brosseau plays introspective Americana with a haunting intensity. Dark yet uplifting. Evoking 1920s troubadours Tom is a real storyteller, his songs are p... more info

Stereogum — A few months ago, Robin and his fellow Foxes helped La Blog celebrate at their second Takeaway Party, alongside the Dodos, Essie Jain, and others. The next morning Vincent Moon, probably bright eyed and manically bouncing off walls with ideas for an... more info