Guardian Music — This week's podcast features two bands popular on this blog and, thus, we hope you likey.First up are Deerhunter or, to be more specific, frontman Bradford Cox, who talks to Rosie Swash about the truth behind the leak of the band's last album Microca... more info

Rollo & Grady — From Pitchfork: It’s been nearly three years since Fading Trails, the last proper album from rootsy Midwesterners Magnolia Electric Co. In the time since that album’s release, frontman Jason Molina moved to London, and touring bassist Even Farrel... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — July 21st sees the release of Magnolia Electric Co.’s fifth LP, Josephine, an album that marks Jason Molina’s sixteenth full-length with the Secretly Canadian label.   In a word, prolific.  Whether recording under him own name, Songs: Oh... more info

Buzzgrinder — Magnolia Electric Co.'s latest album, Josephine, will be out July 21 on Secretly Canadian, and the band has released the title track to whet our musical appetites. It seems to be everything I'd hoped for from Jason Molina's next effort. However, t... more info

Stereogum — Record Store Day brought a welcome treat in the form of a new Magnolia Electric Co. 7", but that was just a tiny tributary to the relative flood of awesomeness that Jason Molina has cooked up with Josephine, his band's first album in three years. It'... more info

Rawkblog — I’ve always been a folk dude, first and foremost, and among my favorite musicians of the genre are the wandering troubadour types who’ve left trails of discography in their wakes — from Neil, Joni and Bob to modern heirs such as Will Oldham, Ja... more info

DrownedInSound — With a new Magnolia Electric Co. LP and 7" arriving this year, plus a Jason Molina / Will Johnson collaboration, DiS caught up with one of the most prolific - some would say 'best' - songwriters in America today. more info

Buzzgrinder — This is a little old, but I finally found my photos of Magnolia Electric Co. from the band's October date in Louisville. Jason Molina was a sweetheart, and the band put on a superb show. I can't wait to hear the new record these dudes are working on ... more info

JamBase — Magnolia Electric Co. Tour U.S. Begins Today (10/21) In Preparation for New Album Magnolia Electric Co. Jason Molina and his Magnolia Electric Co. have been a little quiet since the release of their magnificent box set Sojourner, last year. But... more info

Pitchfork — Photos by Elena Morelli; Above: CalexicoWhere the road ends, a whole bunch of dudes with acoustic guitars begin. At least, that seems to be the loose idea behind the End of the Road Festival, which spread a little pop, a little psych, and a whole lot... more info