Gigwise — He shoots some hoops... more info

Guardian Music — Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Mercury prize-winner PJ Harvey also make shortlists for award ceremony on 24 OctoberAdele, Jessie J and Arctic Monkeys head the nominations for the Q Awards, with three each. Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Mercury prize-winner PJ H... more info

Nialler9 — Superb new single from Fanfarlo. Sure, they still sound like Arcade Fire a bit but the addition of some eerie sounds take it to their own place. Their second album is ready and was produced with Ben Allen (recent producer of Cut Copy’s Zonoscope more info

Altsounds — *POP vs JOCK CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME* Saturday, September 24th, 2011 McGill University Sports Centre, 475 Pine Avenue West 3pm doors, 4pm start time Tickets $20 or $75 for corporate donations (tax deductible) POP Montreal is very happy to be ... more info

DrownedInSound — This time, there is a happy ending. This time, the good guys won. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

NME — Beck and Eddie Vedder will also perform acoustic sets at the California fundraiser more info

Gigwise — In October... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Neil Young's annual Bridge School Benefit concert will this year feature Arcade Fire, Dave Matthews and Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder. Foo Fighters, Tony Bennett, Mumford & Sons, Beck, Diana Krall and Los Invisibles, featuring Carlos Santana... more info

Mercury News, California — The lineup has just been revealed for the 25th anniversary Bridge School Benefit shows -- and it's every bit as big as the occasion. more info

ContactMusic — Rockers Arcade Fire are to host a celebrity basketball match to raise money for charity. The band's frontman Win Butler has organised the sporting event in his hometown of Montreal, Canada, for later this month (Sep11) to tie in with the Pop Montreal... more info