Pitchfork - Tours — 01-07 Seattle, WA - High Dive *01-09 San Francisco, CA - Cafe Du Nord *01-10 Los Angeles, CA - Bootleg Theater *#01-11 San Diego, CA - Che Cafe *01-12 Tucson, AZ - Plush *01-13 Scottsdale, - AZ Chyro Arts *01-15 Austin, TX - Emo's $01-16 Houston, TX ... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 02-24 Norman, OK - Opolis02-25 Denton, TX - Lola's02-26 Houston, TX - Rudyards02-27 Austin, TX - Mohawk03-01 Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room03-02 Tucson, AZ  - Plush03-03 San Diego, CA - Casbah03-04 Pomona, CA - Glasshouse03-05 Los Angeles, CA - Echo Pl... more info

5 Acts — Friday night Black Cat welcomes Portland Cello Project and Thao With The Get Down Stay Down to DC. It's a Mainstage event with doors opening at 9pm. To celebrate, I'm giving away the latest CD from each act. For your chance to win this prize pack, ju... more info

The Quietus — Plush copies of six U2 albums up for grabs more info

Here Comes The Flood — photo: Expunged Records Indie Americana duo Blind Pilot is on tour. They share the bill with The Low Anthem on the first leg: 10/25 Plush - Tucson, AZ * 10/27 Bronze Peacock at House of Blues - Houston, TX * 10/28 Granada Theater - Dallas, TX *... more info

5 Acts — Wanna see Headlights at DC9 on Sunday night (10/25) for free? Wanna win a copy of their latest album Wildlife on CD or vinyl? If so, e-mail me at 5actsblog at gmail dot com with the subject line "Sparkle Motion."- First prize winner gets a pair of ti... more info

Altsounds — Owen Tromans grew up in The Black Country and led John Peel favourites San Lorenzo before pursuing a solo career that has seen him release several acclaimed albums and tour extensively, playing with the likes of Brian Jonestown Massacre, Idlewild, Pl... more info

Persona Sauna — Anything that mentions Halloween or any sort of holiday will always and forever immediately catch my eye. Junior Boys will be embarking on a North American tour next month, including a special Halloween show at The Bell House in Brooklyn (it has a c... more info

The Late Greats — photo Stefan Jora This is probably everybody’s favorite song this week. If not, it should be. New Thao is reason to celebrate. Listen: Thao With the Get Down Stay Down ∞ Know Better Learn Faster What is your favorite this week? Leave a hu... more info

Live Daily — Hardcore metal purveyors Hatebreed [ tickets ] will celebrate their self-titled new album with a North American run dubbed the "Decimation of the Nation 2" tour. A handful of club dates precede the trek's official Nov. 6 kick-off in Cleveland. The... more info