Guardian Music — Canada's largest city is an unlikely mecca for music lovers. But, as Rebecca Nicholson discovers, Toronto's championing of local artists makes for a lively sceneThere are plenty of holiday destinations around the world suitable for the discerning mus... more info

Prefix — While he's still basking in the wake of  LCD Soundsystem, James Murphy is keeping busy and moving forward ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/james-murphy-may-produce-next-arcade-fire-album/68682/ more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis Win Butler at 'POP vs Jock' 2011 I remember as a kid, the Jaycees chapter in my hometown put on a "donkey basketball" game at the Junior High gymnasium and local "celebrites" (politicians, radio DJs, probably teachers)... more info

Guardian Music — Legendary film-maker to helm live streaming of Killers show in New York in September. Expect live animals, says bassistNo mere pop promo director is good enough for the Killers' next webcast – legendary film-maker Werner Herzog is to direct the ba... more info

ContactMusic — Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler and The Strokes star Nikolai Fraiture are set to hit to court at this years 12 Pop Versus Jock charity basketball game at the Pop Montreal music festival in Canada The 22 September 12... more info

Consequence of Sound — Halftime show features David Byrne. more info

411 Mania — From Arcade Fire and The Strokes to Animal Collective, Bloc Party, the Decemberists and more, the 411 staff ranks their top 5 indie rock bands! more info

ContactMusic — Acclaimed folk rockers Bon Iver have been named and shamed in a new magazine poll to find the Worst Hipster Act Singersongwriter Justin Vernons group top the new LA Weekly list - ahead of Tune-Yards and Arcade Fire Bright Eyes and Grizzl... more info

411 Mania — Beating out The Black Keys, Arcade Fire and more... more info

Guardian Music — (Universal)After taking SXSW by storm, Of Monsters and Men hit the US top 10, a feat that has eluded fellow Icelanders Björk and Sigur Rós. The reasons for their success are simple: terrific songs that combine the folky with the epic, and instantly... more info