Consequence of Sound — The group's Blue EP lands in stores next month. Death Cab for Cutie tease upcoming EP with new song “To the Ground”: Stream Lake Schatz more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The New York Times previewed August's best books. Stream a new Angel Olsen song. July's best eBook deals. PopMatters interviewed members of the band Imperial Teen. TIME recommended August's best new books. Stream a new Death Cab for Cutie... more info

Chorus.fm — Death Cab for Cutie will release a new EP in September. more info

Consequence of Sound — Five-track effort previewed with a song about a deadly gas pipeline explosion 20 years ago. Death Cab for Cutie announce The Blue EP, share “Kids in ’99”: Stream Ben Kaye more info

Consequence of Sound — Death Cab for Cutie frontman puts a tender spin on the hardcore punk cut. more info

Chorus.fm — The Beths have covered Death Cab for Cutie’s “Soul Meets Body.” more info

Chorus.fm — Better Oblivion Community Center covered Death Cab for Cutie’s “Title and Registration” live in Seattle. A van shot video of the performance was uploaded to YouTube. more info

Consequence of Sound — Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers continue to stun on their first-ever tour. more info

Consequence of Sound — She also teases playing Postal Service songs this summer while touring with Death Cab for Cutie. more info

Consequence of Sound — Including a spot with Death Cab for Cutie at LA's Hollywood Bowl. more info