Guardian Music — Frontman Win Butler hints at retiring, saying he can't see himself making music in 10 years' timeThirty years old and Win Butler is already mulling retirement. "I can't see myself doing this 10 years from now," the Arcade Fire leader explained in a n... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — It may be almost fall, but Rumsey Playfield aka Central Park Summerstage is coming back on the radar starting tonight (9/16). There are seven shows total at the outdoor venue between now and September 24th and they are: 9/16... more info

Stereogum — As your father probably told you, Pavement reunited. As you may have also heard, they decided to adopt a guitarist for their 9/23 appearance on Jimmy Fallon. To recount: The “Play Guitar With Pavement” contest opened earlier this week, contestant... more info

NME — Final bill for Las Vegas 'Lost Weekend' announced more info

Totally Fuzzy — themusicologist said... musicology #577 Essential Cuts #7 (Fela Kuti – Kalakuta Show) Today’s ESSENTIAL cut comes courtesy of, (for me), one of the ALL time greats none other than Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Genuine Virtuoso and giant of a man who stood... more info

Guardian Music — (Soft Limit)Sometimes when a band decides to self-title an album mid-career, it's to signify some grand narrative – such as Razorlight telling us that America's nasty or Blur telling us that they're really into Pavement. Here Interpol follow in the... more info

Pop Candy — Happy post-Labor Day! I hope you had a lovely holiday weekend -- I watched many movies, read lots of comics and ate my weight in cake and ice ... more info

Allmusic Blog — Want to (briefly) join Pavement? The band will be playing Late Night With Jimmy Fallon later this month, and they’re looking for a fan to play guitar at the show.  [Pitchfork.com] Now that all the CMA nominees have been announced, Miranda L... more info

Stereogum — Pavement are no strangers to cool contests, but this latest one definitely beats roaming around IKEA with Bob Nastanovich (no offense Bob/Sweden). Pavement will perform on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon 9/23 and one lucky fan will be joining the band o... more info

Totally Fuzzy — heywhatsthatnoise??? said... Heywhatsthatnoise? Blog Update! Fizzy Dino Pop - The Land Before Time (2007) Review and Download Stand Before the Firing Squad - Electric Narcoleptic (2005) Review and Download Andy McKee - Art Of Motion (2005) Video and ... more info