Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher The Velvet Teen in Minneapolis last night (by Grayson Hary) As mentioned, The Velvet Teen will open for Minus the Bear on their Highly Refined Pirates 10th Anniversary tour which hits Chicago's Metro tonight (10/11) and NYC... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Minus The Bear at Webster Hall in 2010 (more by Matthew Eisman) Minus The Bear will hit the road in October to celebrate their 10th anniversary, hitting cities from coast to coast over the month-long trek. The dates will see... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Coldplay, Rascal Flatts and Minus the Bear are among the many artists with upcoming shows across the Southland on-sale this week. more info

Totally Fuzzy — Minus the Bear is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2001, the group features current and former members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving. Their sound has been described as "Pele-esque guitar-taps and electronics ... more info

Culture Bully — JEFF the Brotherhood videos, William Tyler gets "the biggest shaft this year" from Pitchfork & news on the Paperhead, the Kills & Minus the Bear. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Minus The Bear at Webster Hall (more by Matthew Eisman) Do you find yourself asking the question: "What has Minus the Bear been up to this year?" If so, here are your answers. 1. Writing new jams at the practice... more info

Here Comes The Flood — The second edition of the Hangout Music Festival is held on the Gulf Shores, Alabama - May 20-22. The organizers have added a fifth stage. All stage are located directly on the beach. The lineup is pretty varied, with Paul Simon as being the only s... more info

melophobe — If John Updike’s Rabbit wrote music about sex and marriage, would you want to hear it? Neither would I. Nonetheless, I watched Tim Kasher perform his solo debut The Game of Monogamy--the equivalent to this hypothetical disaster--at The Wilbur Theat... more info

MVSW — Videos The Golden Filter ~ “White Nights” (mp3 download available for email addy here) Scala & Kolacny Brothers ~ “RainTears“ Atlantic/Pacific ~ “Some Weary Valentine“ mp3s John Legend & The Roots ~ “Wake Up”(Arcade Fire)(mp3 download... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Dead Confederate (photo by Hilary Harris) Dead Confederate are on a tour that hits Music Hall of Williamsburg in NYC TONIGHT (9/28) with Mt St Helen's Vietnam Band, Submarine Bells, and New Beard. Tickets are still available or you can... more info