Altsounds — A synthesis of 1920s ragtime pop and melodic songcraft reminiscent of the Beatles, along with nods to Tom Waits, Ben Folds and Elliott Smith, Aaron delivers a piano-centered aesthetic that is at once daring and refreshing. The young troubadour comple... more info

Stereogum — Even if Ben Folds snubbed them, after serving up instrument-free Vampire Weekend and Grizzly Bear the Carleton Singing Knights from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota show us that, once again, they have their finger on what's really (really... more info

JamBase — Lollapalooza Has Announced Set Times Stage Conflicts Included The Chicago festival has announced the set times of their festival (STS9 gets a 4-5 p.m. slot...wtf?) prompting attendees to ponder which bands they'll be able to catch and who they'll... more info

Totally Fuzzy — CATASTO ELETTRICO said...KEITH JARRETT, piano solo - Stockholm, September 17, 1972http://catastosfriendlyfire.blogspot.comYankeeBoy said...Happy Birthday to MeThe Upsetters - Jay WalkingAdam Schmidt - World So BrightThe Animals - Around and AroundCho... more info

Altsounds — Mix a singer/keyboardist who grew up on Queen, Billy Joel, Andrew Lloyd Weber and Ben Folds 5 with a guitarist steeped in Black Sabbath, Zeppelin and the Strokes, and the result is the dramatic, unique pop-rock-indie stylings that distinguish *FLYING... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS- Right from his recent college accapella project, BEN FOLDS will follow up his current tour and Lollapalooza appearance by performing at a piano with several of the nation's leading symphony orchestras. The singer/songwriter will appear li... more info

Live Daily — Ben Folds will follow up his slated summer Lollapalooza appearance by sitting down at his piano in front of a few of the nation's leading symphony orchestras. The quirky singer/songwriter will appear Sept. 24 with the National Symphony Orchestra in W... more info

Altsounds — The Frontier Touring Company is pleased to confirm the return of Ben Folds to Melbourne for the first time since 2006. Ben will perform one show only at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre, which will be the first time Melbourne audiences will hear ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — CTV said...SONGS BY THE DUMPEDWomen have "I Will Survive" to sing at karaoke to show just how much they are over that rotten ex. Any Major Dude and Todger Talk, the blog that dispenses sound advice on sex and relationships for men, got together to pi... more info

Pop Candy — I have a huge stack of good music on my desk this week, and I'm eager to share it with you in another podcast. Take a look at the bands, and then listen to experience the magic: - Eagle and... more info