Guardian Music — The former Smog man is back with a new album, Apocalypse, that deals with America, emotions and the 'cattle inside you'. Just don't tell him it's a change of direction ... Just as Bill Callahan is pondering which seat to chose in a half-deserted Lond... more info

Altsounds — Yeah...we refuse to wait any longer! Today, with a sense of urgency and righteousness, we ship the *new Bill Callahan* *LP/CD* *Apocalypse* to the world. We're calling the new and exciting street date *"4/5/11,"* in case you're keeping track. But who... more info

Stereogum — “Baby’s Breath” is the first taste from Bill Callahan’s upcoming album Apocalypse. The first sound you hear is a quick uptake of breath. The next several minutes are Callahan’s beautifully rich voice up close. The tempo speeds up and slows ... more info

Altsounds — Apocalypse Assistant by Abacus Coopdawn Essentially an ensemble recorded live in the studio, Bill Callahan's Apocalypse is the corpus delecti. Something happened here! If tape is like meat, this record is the whole hog! No cuts! Delectables and gut... more info

Altsounds — As we edge ever closer to the fateful year 2012, Bill Callahan jumps the gun with his own personal Apocalypse, set for an April 19th release on Drag City. Brace yourself. Apocalypse is coming. Download hi res Apocalypse album art here:... more info

Guardian Music — (XL)There can be few albums more eagerly awaited than the next release from south-west London's purveyors of intimacy, the xx. But while the Mercury prize‑winning trio's second album is still very much under construction, various x's have been limb... more info

Totally Fuzzy — ROCKTIME said... ROCKTIME - Podcast Edition n. 02/11 THIS IS OUR MUSICAL PODCAST ... 60 YEARS OF R'N'R IN 60 MINUTES ! 1. CLIFF RICHARD & THE SHADOWS - Do you wanna dance (1962) 2. ETTA JAMES - I'd rather go blind (1968) 3. HOWLIN' WOLF - Smokestack ... more info

DrownedInSound — As if we've not had enough album announcements over the past few days, here's another one. This time it's Bill Callahan, who will release his first record since 2009's Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle. Nowt at all more has been released other than t... more info

Guardian Music — Fans of Will Oldham and Bill Callahan will find much to admire in the work of MC Taylor, a revivalist who also lectures in folkloreHometown: San Francisco.The lineup: MC Taylor (vocals, instruments), plus band.The background: Because country and soul... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Blog Stoned said... Bootlegs: -The Who - Birmingham 1989 -Jethro Tull - Chemnitz, Germany 2007 And more at: http://blogstoned.blogspot.com jeffen said... TEN VOLUMES OF OBSCURE MOD-PUNK-NEW-WAVE-POWER-POP FROM THE YEARS 1977-1983 (Now including hi-r... more info