Pop Headwound — Matthew Houck turns in a gorgeously true-to-the-original version of one of Dylan's greatest love songs. To appear on a freakin' Starbucks CD for cryin out loud. -------------------------------------------- more info

Consequence of Sound — Another track off Starbucks' Sweethearts 2014 covers compilation. more info

Sweeping The Nation — Truth be told, we didn't think there'd be a blog poll this year. Partly because this place was out of commission by choice for a while, but also the number of blogs closing down without notice, just disappearing and leaving a regular last pos... more info

Prefix — Everyone seems to be in the Christimas spirit of giving, including Daniel Murphy, the designer for Secretly Canadian, Dead Oceans, ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/see-alternate-album-covers-for-bon-iver-phosphores/76089/ more info

Consequence of Sound — Artist Daniel Murphy shares alternative artwork from his collection. more info

Pop Headwound —   In a year that was filled with a multitude of great releases from well-established veterans, my favorite record of the year, by a country mile, is a “best of” collection by Ginnels – the work of a previously unsigned Dublin-based songw... more info

Pop Headwound — 1.       Volcano Choir – “Byegone”2.       Ginnels – “Bateau”3.       Phosphorescent – “Song for Zula”4.       The National – “Graceless”5.       Iceage – “Morals”6.       Arcade Fire ... more info

KEXP Seattle — Starbucks are at it again with Sweetheart 2014, their annual compilation of artists covering their favorite love songs. This year’s romantic roster includes Beck, The Head & the Heart, Vampire Weekend, Phosphorescent, and Jim James, covering Bob Ma... more info

Consequence of Sound — Plus, Vampire Weekend, Jim James, and Sharon Jones. more info

Consequence of Sound — Even more performances behind Muchacho. more info