DrownedInSound — For no real other reason than we can. I mean, it's pretty pointless, but I certainly wouldn't want to be the bloke who hadn't seen this during conversation in a pub on a Friday night. Via Under The Radar and Pitchfork. Read the full story on... more info

ContactMusic — Britains upcoming All Tomorrows Parties festival which was set to feature Fleet Foxes and Sonic Youth star Thurston Moore has been postponed to 2012 due to unforeseen circumstances The three-day event was scheduled to take place in early December 11.... more info

Stereogum — Joanna Newsom and Fleet Foxes frontman Robin Pecknold don’t exactly seem like the physical type, but you need some sort of arm-strength to keep playing harp for hours on end, just like you need some forearm power to chop wood, which is what I assum... more info

Guardian Music — (Domino)What with all the hoopla around the Drums a couple of years ago, New Jersey's Real Estate have rather played the wallflowers at the 80s revival party. Not that they mind overmuch, judging by the sweet-natured dreaminess of their output. RE's ... more info

Guardian Music — Artists and labels to battle it out at inaugural Aim ceremony, while Björk and Domino boss Lawrence Bell are honouredThe Association of Independent Music (Aim) has announced nominees for the first-ever Independent music awards, including prizes for ... more info

Guardian Music — Inspired by the landscape of their native Oklahoma, Other Lives combine their rustic rock with classical minimalism. Martin Aston meets a band without limitsStrolling along Kingsland Road in east London, Jesse Tabish shows no interest in the vintage... more info

Guardian Music — Low Lows, more like, in terms of this Aussie band's liltingly lovely, hush-laden harmonies that seem contrived to slay youHometown: Brooklyn.The lineup: Oli Chang (electronics), Jack Milas (vocalist), Zach Lipkins (drums).The background: We're strugg... more info

Guardian Music — Listen exclusively to the Swedish sisters' country-tinged trackSwedish sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg, aka First Aid Kit, have always seemed wise beyond their years. The pair create gorgeous torch songs that belie the fact they're in their earl... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Tim Griffin Fleet Foxes visited the Austin City Limits studio at Moody Theater in Austin on Friday (10/7) to tape an episode of the ACL TV show. We now have tthat look forward to in the near future.... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Highlights of the Bridge School Benefit Concerts will be released on October 24th on Reprise celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the event that was founded by Neil Young. Most of the tracks are previously unreleased. The Brian Wilson led all-star r... more info