Consequence of Sound — An extremely early performance by the necessant band in Toronto. more info

Stereogum — Arcade Fire self-released their debut EP in 2003, and today, some rare footage of a very early live show has surfaced online. The clip, shot in March 2003 at Arcade Fire’s opening set for a Jim Guthrie album release party in Toronto, shows a four-m... more info

Nialler9 — The Belfast band Pleasure Beach have left a dent on the Irish music scene in the last year with a couple of great singles in ‘Go’ and ‘Dreamer To The Dawn’ that recalled the spirit of Springsteen and Arcade Fire. The band’s new single... more info

The Mirror — Set in the heart of Lisbon since 2007, the NOS Alive festival has become synonymous with sun, sea, sand and exceptional musical programming more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The entertainment world is focused on the Academy Awards, but the hits just keep on coming. Below, five new music recommendations.  Sarah Neufeld, "The Ridge" (Paper Bag). Best known for her day job as violinist for Arcade Fire, Neufeld has invested... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher photo: Will Butler at Baby's All Right in March (more by Erik Erikson) Arcade Fire's Will Butler, who played a holiday show in Brooklyn last week, shared a "hot new Christmas jam" today called "City on a... more info

Stereogum — Arcade Fire’s Will Butler has shared a new Christmas track called “City On A Hill,” a piano-based original in a similar vein to his offering last year, “Christmas 2014.” It features a reference to the crucifixion and brooding lines like “... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photo by Jaime Rubiano Arcade Fire violinist Sarah Neufeld is releasing her second solo album The Ridge in February, and she'll begin a tour in support of it in March. Joining her on drums and electronics is Stefan Schneider, who's... more info

Stereogum — Arcade Fire’s violinist Sarah Neufeld will release a solo album early next year titled The Ridge. She released the LP’s debut single and title track today, which features fellow Arcade Fire member Jeremy Gara on drums. “The Ridge” is an explo... more info

Stereogum — The Talkhouse is a website dedicated entirely to musicians writing about music. This is a noble goal and an interesting way out of the rock-critic echo chamber. But every once in a while, it will forcefully show us that a gifted musician can also be ... more info