Consequence of Sound — Slow and steady wins the race. more info

Consequence of Sound — In Canada, labels give YOU presents. more info

DrownedInSound — Whereas some would hesitate before signing over their band to a commune of high school pals like Arts & Crafts, the couple of dozen friends making up the Broken Social Scene circle gave the pledge without second thought. Read the full story on ... more info

Consequence of Sound — What hiatus? more info

Totally Fuzzy — Chicago band Scattered Trees broke up and became On An On. Their new album, recorded in Toronto with Dave Newfeld, has a Broken Social Scene feel to it. 'Give In' out January 29 (Roll Call Records - North America, City Slang - Europe, Tugbo... more info

Consequence of Sound — All-star collective schedules first concert in two years more info

Guardian Music — Son of Rogue's Gallery, a compilation of songs from the seafaring tradition, will feature a grizzled crew including Keith Richards, Michael Stipe, Nick Cave and Shane MacGowanIggy Pop, Patti Smith, Tom Waits and the Pogues' Shane MacGowan are among t... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — When most artists release a Best Of collection, they usually throw in a new song. Occasional Broken Social Scene cohort Jason Collett has taken this a step further by packaging a retrospective (Essential Cuts) with a brand new album,... more info

KEXP Seattle — Feist took home the 2012 Polaris Music Prize for Best Canadian Album on Monday night, beating out Grimes, Japandroids, and Kathleen Edwards. Feist, who described winning as “getting the Valentine from the right boy”, had previously been nominated... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Broken Social Scene cohort Jason Collett will look forward and back with his new CD set, Reckon/Essential Cuts, due via Arts & Crafts on 9/25. The set features a new LP (Reckon) and a second, Collett-curated set (Essential Cuts)... more info