XLR8R — The nominees for this year's Polaris Prize are in, and we're thrilled to see a number of XLR8R favorites making the list for what is Canada's annual nod to its best album. By all accounts, 2009 is shaping up to be a good year in music ... more info

The Quietus — In London, this Friday more info

JamBase — Yeah, we usually do this over the weekend but we got distracted by Phish Tweets. Here's the scoop in about 50 words or so… The Disciplines: Smoking Kills (Second Motion) Gutsy, no nonsense rock proffered with fresh-from-the-garage sass ... more info

8/1 — New single | David EPThe Radio Dept. are related to such genres as Dream pop, Indie pop, Shoegaze and Twee Pop, with reviews comparing them to Pet Shop Boys, My Bloody Valentine and the Cocteau Twins On their website, they cite influences such as Cha... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "Uh oh"... a Junior Boy @ Webster Hall - May 7, 2009 (OpenEye) webster hall part 2 (the boring technical explanation) hi all, we are just finalizing the details for the makeup show in new york. it will be announced... more info

The Music Fix — Review: Can Canadians work their magic on electro pop too? Luke McNaney checks out Ontario's big - or little, considering the name - hopefuls. more info

Stereogum — "They chastised the sampler's manufacturer, AKAI, stressed the frustration of having such problems in New York City rather than Kentucky, and shot out that, 'I bet this never happens to Fleet Foxes.'" more info

Express Newspapers — Begone Dull Care, Junior Boys (Domino) more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "Tickets for May 7 Junior Boys performance can be refunded at point of purchase.We are working to re-schedule this show and your ticket will be good for the new date. Check back for further updates and thanks for your understanding."... more info

Tastes Like Caramel — fter a day that included drinks and dinner at the Frying Pan (go check it out) and meeting a bunch of random and cool people, I was super-psyched to dance my ass off at the Junior Boys gig at Webster Hall last night. I got there just in time for the ... more info