I Guess I'm Floating — Not only did the Sasquatch Festival folks avoid annoying the world by not unveiling acts in their lineup every six minutes, their bill even beats a somewhat lackluster Bonnaroo. Perhaps 'Roo set their bar too high with past festival lineups or swung... more info

Stereogum — In 2007, the Besnard Lakes released the often triumphant The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse, their second album, and one with a self-fulfilling title as the band deservedly received a nomination for that year's Polaris Music Prize, which they then ... more info

CNN Showbiz — At a Patrick Watson concert, no kitchen utensil is safe, no car parts are off limits, and no place is out of bounds. more info

My Old Kentucky — MOKB was admittedly slow jumping on the Local Natives bandwagon, but I've been glad we joined in, because these guys have become a daily listen and a staple play on MOKB's Blog Radio show. The band will be performing at a series of great showcases, ... more info

Spinner.com — Pop Montreal has had its share of great loft parties in the past. Word would travel via late-night text and festival-goers would soon find themselves wandering up a flight of stairs where the likes of Arcade Fire and Patrick Watson would hold nightly... more info

Rock Sellout —   Ahhh This Week In Music... Back in a bog way! This weekly post will serve as a means to point out interesting music related articles from around the web, that don't traditionally make it to these types of blogs... Let's dive, shall we? !) First o... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Thursday, 10/22 - CMJ showcase @ Mercury Lounge in NYCSean Bones 1:00 Local Natives 12:00 Hockey 11:00 Ambulance LTD 10:00 Alec Ounsworth (of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah) 9:00 Patrick Watson 8:00 JBM 7:00Alec Ounsworth and/or his alias Flashy... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — TORONTO - Halifax singer Joel Plaskett, Montreal band Patrick Watson and Calgary indie pop experimentalist Chad VanGaalen are among those vying for the Polaris Music Prize. more info

Quick Before It Melts — And then there was one. Wooden Arms may be the last in my alphabetical examination of this year’s Polaris nomination, but the second LP from Polaris-winner Patrick Watson is certainly not the last one I would have ever considered for this year’s ... more info

Here Comes The Flood — The line-up for the third edition of Le Guess Who? in Utrecht, The Netherlands has been confirmed. The Festival for Underground Pop focuses on below the radar acts and artisans. Le Guess Who? November 26-29 Tivoli & Tivoli De Helling Utrecht, The ... more info