Guardian Music — Last time was all about incertitude. Now here's a topic for all you early birds out there ...It must say something about my own insecurities that I take such great satisfaction from watching RR tick over 1000 comments, as it did this past week. I mea... more info

Guardian Music — The Old Queen's Head in north London's Islington is the venue for the first Extra band night. The gig features The Wave Pictures plus a supporting act, Idiot Glee.Extra, in association with Moshi Moshi Records, has arranged an exclusive gig for membe... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Though their previously discussed new album is still no where in sight, Jonathan Richman and long-time collaborator Tommy Larkins will play two NYC dates this fall: Bowery Ballroom on November 1st and The Bell House one day later. Tickets... more info

Totally Fuzzy — YoungMossTongue said... DRIVE LIKE JEHU - Yank Crime THE BOYS - Boys Only ALI FARKA TOURE - The River SAYCET - One Day At Home fuzzy love... XXX http://youngmosstongue.blogspot.com Radio Free Wohlman said... Transmission 4210 With intuitive Tech-Kno... more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about bicycles. Now get back on the saddle, it's time to thin out their numbers ...Attention please. Attention please. Welcome to another edition of Readers Recommend, the feature in which journalists and music lovers combine to sel... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Not sure how I had never seen this gem before (high five, Reid). Like a lost Jonathan Richman project from another dimension, Son Seed (?) kicks out the jams with “Jesus Is My Friend.” So many “special” moments…too many to go into here. Wow... more info

Pitchfork — Björk photo by Inez & Vinoodh Matin/ILC Ólöf Arnalds: "Surrender" [ft. Björk] Surrender "Surrender" is a hushed acoustic song featured on Icelandic folk songstress Ólöf Arnalds' forthcoming sophomore album, Innundir Skinni (translation... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 07-19 New York, NY - Rockwood Music Hall07-21-23 San Francisco, CA - Swedish American Hall * 09-14 London, England - Bush Hall * with Jonathan Richman more info

Totally Fuzzy — glenn said... Here's the latest mix. Thanks Fuzz team! 1. "Back in the 60s" - Mystic Surfers - from the 2007 album of the same name - the Mystic Surfers = Merrell Fankhauser 2. "Turn Down Day" - The Cyrkle (Columbia 43729, 1966) - I can't think of a ... more info

Guardian Music — Last week, it was music set in ale houses. This time we want your favourite songs about people performing songs. Merchandise will be available afterwardsThe statistics are clear, the pub is in decline. Faced with fierce competition from supermarkets ... more info