Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — This week in rock: Kathleen Edwards takes a trip, Ani DiFranco takes sides, Metallica serve leftovers, Skrillex arrives, Steve Aoki throws a coming-out party and The Maccabees show some ambition. more info

DrownedInSound — Whilst Justin Vernon’s production does add a glossy sheen, Kathleen Edwards’ captivating character is ultimately untouched and as a result, she can finally stand loud and proud as a truly talented individual. Read the full story on Drowned... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Megafaun at Bowery Ballroom in 2011 (more by Ryan Barkan) Megafaun are heading out on an extensive international tour this year, starting with a European run in February and then coming to the US in March and April. The tour... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Video of the DayArtist: Kathleen Edwards Video: 'Change the sheets' Highlight: 'Change the Sheets' from Kathleen Edwards' fourth record, 'Voyageur,' is an exploration of both middle America and the hectic touring life of a singer-songwri... more info

The Late Greats — I’ve been a fan of Kathleen’s since her wonderful debut album. She has always approached music with a swagger not often found in females. She is not afraid to take risks or piss people off. She does it her way. … Continue reading → more info

Totally Fuzzy — Kathleen Edwards' first album in nearly four years, Voyageur, comes out Jan. 17. On Voyageur the gifted Canadian singer gets an assist from Bon Iver's Justin Vernon. Read more » more info

LargeHeartedBoy — At NPR, stream the new Kathleen Edwards album, Voyageur (out January 17th). At the Telegraph, actress Tilda Swinton shares her love for Virginia Woolf's novel Orlando. The List of Online Year-End 2011 Music Lists was updated last Sunday with 123... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards discusses her new album Voyageur (out January 17th) with Salon. Flavorwire creates a literary mixtape for Holly Golightly from Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's. The List of Online Year-End 2011 Music Lists was... more info

The Music Fix — It's a trio of newness: single, album and tour. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Tim Griffin To complete this Gayngs trifecta (Polica HERE, Marijuana Deathsquads/Har Mar Superstar HERE), we though we'd report that Kathleen Edwards recently teamed with her tourmate (and Gayngs member) Bon Iver (aka Justin Vernon) for the... more info