Brooklyn Vegan — the in-process exterior of National Sawdust Back in May, we posted details on the new non-profit Williamsburg venue National Sawdust, that's set to open on the corner of Wythe Ave and North 6th Street on October 1. Now the venue's... more info

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LargeHeartedBoy — Jessica Pratt's On Your Own Love Again is easily my favorite new release this week. Alasdair Roberts' self-titled release, The Dodos' Individ, The Lone Bellow's Then Came the Morning, and Punch Brothers' The Phosphorescent Blues are other albums I... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Ian McLagan passed away yesterday in his adopted hometown of Austin. He was 69 years old. The New York Times’ obit focuses on Small Faces and his work with the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry, and Bruce Springsteen, but he also played ke... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Ian McLagan passed away yesterday in his adopted hometown of Austin. He was 69 years old. The New York Times’ obit focuses on Small Faces and his work with the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry, and Bruce Springsteen, but he also played ke... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Punch Brothers at Rockwood Music Hall in 2012 (more by David Andrako) While Nickel Creek came back this year, that doesn't mean mandolinist Chris Thile is keeping his other band Punch Brothers quiet. The 'bros have announced that they'll be... more info

USA Today Music — 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Austin City Limits' bring Fun. and Punch. more info

Guardian Music — King's Place, London Truly great bands make fine albums but sound even better playing live, and Lau are one of the most intriguing and adventurous live bands in Britain, with a style that mixes traditional influences with virtuoso musicianship, impro... more info

Guardian Music — (Pure/Island Pink)Kate Rusby celebrates 20 years in music with a classy if frustrating 20-track retrospective that fails to do justice to the celebrity cast joining in. There's everyone here from Paul Weller to folk heroes Nic Jones, Richard Thompson... more info

Guardian Music — Macca will be joined by Rufus Wainwright, Irma Thomas and others to record Yuletide classics for Holidays RuleSir Paul McCartney, Rufus Wainwright and Irma Thomas are among the contributors to a new Christmas album. Holidays Rule will be released on ... more info