XLR8R — Planet Mu has always carried a roster of tuneful yet disparate sounds, but the London label's two newest releases show this curatorial ethos going to the next level. First up is the latest effort from Kuedo, better known as Jamie from (sadly def... more info

Stereogum — Pedagogically minded San Francisco septet Citay's third album Dream Get Together inspired a writing project of the same name. As their label Dead Oceans notes, a dream get together could very well refer to "the concept of an ideal musical pairing, or... more info

Guardian Music — Started as a means of releasing the music of his band Swans, Michael Gira's underground imprint now embraces psych-folk luminaries including Devendra Banhart and Akron/FamilyWriting about Young God being a classic record label feels a little like an ... more info

Altsounds — Recently signed to Rough Trade, LA's Warpaint are in the studio recording their first LP with producer Tom Biller who has produced Beck, Karen O, and Liars. They have also solidified their line-up with new drummer, Stella Mozgawa. They premiere their... more info

Fantastic Weapon — We at the weapon definitely dig Warpaint, and we're also pretty stoked to hear that we're gonna get to see 'em with Yeasayer next month. The rest of the country gets 'em with Akron/Family which ain't too shabby, either. Dig some tunes and videos Cont... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Chris Graham Happy Holidays! I take on more than I can handle. That results in a lot of unposted content. In the name of catching up, while also taking it easy during this final week of the year,... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 02-17 Greensboro, NC - Artiska Cafe * 02-18 Athens, GA - 40 Watt *02-19 Orlando, FL - Back Booth *^02-20 Tallahassee, FL - Club Downunder *02-21 New Orleans, LA - One Eyed Jack's *02-23 Houston, TX - Walter's on Washington *02-24 Austin, TX - The Par... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Akron/Family: "River" [mp3] from Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free other Akron/Family posts at Largehearted Boy Alvin Band: "Ate" [mp3] from Mantis Preying Alvin Band: "Temple Pressure" [mp3] from Mantis Preying other A... more info

Radio Exile — Akron/Family [MySpace] are hitting the road and will bring their rad-tastic live show to the Southern US this Winter. If you’re a Southern-based RE reader (basically, I think that’s just some nice people I know from Orlando – hi ladies!), you ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Kid Cudi & Jason Derulo open for Lady Gaga at Radio City Music Hall on January 20th and 21st. Tickets are on sale (@ noon). Tickets are on sale (@ noon) for the Miike Snow show happening at Webster Hall.... more info