Nialler9 — As well as Florence + The Machine, Brandt Brauer Frick Ensemble, Tom Waits, Laura Veirs, Kuedo, Buraka Som Sistema, Oneohtrix Point Never, Kuedo, Phantogram, Beach Boys, Cass McCombs, Little Xs For Eyes, Wild Flag. more info

Stereogum — Though Cass McCombs put out Wit’s End out in April — a press cycle which produced one of the best Progress Reports ever — the reserved songwriter readies his second release of 2011, the rockier, happier Humor Risk which is out next week. Hit an... more info

DrownedInSound — While Humor Risk less instantly memorable than Wit’s End, it’s a lot easier to digest and is probably the record you’ll end up spinning most out of the two. Placed together, the pair stand as a neat assessment of Cass McCombs’ silky talent to... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — I don't know who the secret guest is at Union Pool tonight (10/12), but we do know that Mike has a good friend named Cass McCombs. A video of Cass playing with Mike Bones in 2010 below...... more info

Altsounds — *November 8th *sees the release of *Cass McCombs' **Humor Risk*, his second album of 2011, following *WIT'S END* (out this past April). Further proving what an incredibly versatile and prolific songwriter McCombs is, Humor Risk is more rhythm-based,... more info

Topix — These days, the American indie rock underground is in love with 1980s pop. From Bon Iver to Cass McCombs, artists have been reaching into the bag of tricks of acts like Lionel Richie and Toto. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Autumn Andel Cass McCombs @ MusicFestNW I was actually more excited to see Cass McCombs than Band of Horses, as I had yet to see him live and really, his songs are just better. I was not disappointed.... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Humor Risk, Cass McCombs second full-length of 2011, is set to release on November 8 via Domino Records. Here’s the first taste, “The Same Thing.” At this rate McCombs may land two slots on my best of 2011 list. MP3: Cass McCombs :: The Same Th... more info

DrownedInSound — Despite running at a funereal pace, none of the eight featured songs ever come off as slight or underwhelming. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "We are pleased to announce that the tireless Cass McCombs is to release his second album this year, Humor Risk, on 4th November 2011. Humor Risk was recorded in various homes and studios in California, New York, New Jersey and... more info