Guardian Music — Today's newbie boasts a brogue somewhere between the ballady burr of Dolores O'Riordan and gritty edge of Polly Harvey more info

Radio Exile — The election is finally over, so now all us plebs can finally relax.  It’s been two years of non-stop talking heads and projections.  Now everyone can just let it be.  Hopefully. Baroque and Roll all night [Flaming Pablum] A new covers mix... more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — Rough Trade Records has announced the signing of Portland/Nevada City's Alela Diane, one of the most absurdly overlooked and underappreciated folk singers of the last few years (and, a gorilla vs. booze 07 alum). Her new LP, To Be Still, is set to b... more info

The Lipster — Despite our aversion for all thing beardy, we are actually rather keen on spooky folk. In which spirit we bring you The North Wind Blew South - a lovely gust of mournful strumming featuring the delicious vocals of Alela Diane. more info

Pitchfork — Radio K, the student-run radio station of the University of Minnesota, is currently in the thick of its annual fund drive. But rather than goad Golden Gophers into giving with, like, Ken Burns VHS box sets or something, they're offering donors a crac... more info

Pitchfork — They're calling it Festival in the Forest, so as you can imagine, it ain't taking place in an abandoned lot downtown. The woodland wonderment, presented by the folks at (((folkYEAH!))), goes down September 26-27 at Big Sur, California's Fernwood Reso... more info