XLR8R — Merge, one of the world's most enduring independent record labels, and which has brought us classic albums from the likes of Superchunk, Neutral Milk Hotel, and The Magnetic Fields, has put a book together to tell you all about the journey. Our ... more info

Stereogum — Saturday night was the closing to a week of benefits in support of the Vera Project, a "music and arts center run by and for youth," dubbed A Drink For The Kids and featuring Grand Hallaway, Throw Me The Statue, and a special "solo" headlining set... more info

I Guess I'm Floating — It's not Thursday but it is the beginning of the week, so why not a little cover pick me up? Plus, I couldn't wait the duration of three entire days to share this excellent rendition. It's like some bizarre glitch in the time-space continuum allowe... more info

411 Mania — It's the final edition of A Short Column About Music, and we go out by looking at what I consider to be the greatest album ever recorded. more info

JamBase — The Apples In Stereo To Release Best-Of Collection #1 Hits Explosion Will Be Available 9/1/09 The Apples In Stereo The shiny pop centerpiece of the famed Elephant 6 collective, The Apples In Stereo was born of Robert Schneider's infatuation wit... more info