Paste Magazine — Picking a “best of” list reminds me of all of the philosophical barbs one runs into when judging music. Instead of expounding upon what makes up my definition of a "top album," I’ll keep things simple. Of all the records released in 2008, the f... more info

Guardian Music — Guardian.co.uk/music: We chat to the US indie rockers about how they helped Obama get elected, plus music from La Roux, Solange and Neu! more info

Guardian Music — George Pringle: LCD I Love You, But You're Bringing Me DownA belated take on LCD Soundsystem's 2007 sonata for New York. Except, um, George Pringle's homage sounds absolutely nothing like the original. And, um, she doesn't even say/sing the title of ... more info

All About Jazz — Everest :: 10.25.08 :: Hotel Utah Saloon :: San Francisco, CA Everest :: 10.25 :: SF, CA Everest is a band poised to make it big. They are in the middle of the first leg of a national tour, playing to thousands of screaming fans every night. Okay, ... more info

JamBase — Words & Images by: Scott Galbraith Everest :: 10.25.08 :: Hotel Utah Saloon :: San Francisco, CA Everest :: 10.25 :: SF, CA Everest is a band poised to make it big. They are in the middle of the first leg of a national tour, playing to thousands ... more info

Music For Ants — If you haven’t already, get out and vote today. Then go get a free Starbucks (orange mocha frappacino!), Krispy Kreme, and Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream. Just make sure to avoid any freak gasoline fight accidents along the way. O... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: News, Holy HellSpinner.com: In the most recent 'Indiana Jones' flick, Dr. Jones tells his son that if he gets bit by a big scorpion, not too worry so much about its poison killing him. But if he gets bit by a small fella, "don't keep it... more info

Pitchfork — Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard knows all about the sting of heartbreak. It is, after all, the basis for some-- okay, most-- of his lyrics. But the sting of a fucking scorpion? 'Tis a pain Ben became all too familiar with this week, as bassi... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: News Today, Oh Boy!Spinner.com: Bruce Springsteen posted a "little musical Halloween treat" after canceling his holiday festivities: a song titled 'A Night With the Jersey Devil,' on his website.Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard was stu... more info

All About Jazz — Flannel rock god Neil Young may be long in the tooth, but his shows don't feel like cynical victory laps, meant to bring in money hand over fist so that he can afford another yacht (OK, a log cabin somewhere in the Canadian wilds, maybe). Young ha... more info