We All Want Someone To Shout For — Yesterday Arcade Fire jammed into KROQ’s tiny Studio R to play a short acoustic set for the station. They played acoustic version of “Month Of May” and “Ready To Start”. As expected, the band make the most of the performance and shed new ra... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — In predictably creative fashion, Arcade Fire has been teasing Angelenos for the last few days about the details of Friday night's "secret" show. Via Twitter feeds and strategically timed posts, the group and its marketing/publicity team have been slo... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The Guardian profiles the Arcade Fire. Geez Pete lists the top 50 essential non-fiction books for weirdos. Speakeasy interviews Patterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers about the band's new album, Go-Go Boots (out February 15th). NPR reviews Adam Schw... more info

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L.A. Times - Entertainment — A quick look at some of the weekend's best shows -- no Grammy parties included. A quick look at some of the weekend's best shows -- no Grammy parties included. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A quick look at some of the weekend's best shows -- no Grammy parties included. Friday The Arcade Fire @ ???????. Any Arcade Fire show would be in high demand, but a surprise gig at a small(-ish) venue raises the... more info

Guardian Music — With a No 1 album on both sides of the Atlantic, Arcade Fire are on the verge of U2-scale stardom. But, ever the provocateurs, they are fairly nonplussed by the prospectThe other day, Win Butler and Régine Chassagne of Arcade Fire were redecorating ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Beady Eye are pleased to announce they will be performing at two festivals on mainland Europe this summer.They will play at Rock Werchter, Belgium on Thursday 30th June and Main Square Festival in Arras, France on Friday 1st July.Tickets are on sale ... more info