Pitchfork - Forkcast — As we reported last month, Austin's Shearwater will be releasing a new album in 2010. The Golden Archipelago will arrive February 23 in North America and February 15 internationally, via Matador. Here's a new track from the album, the rather dramatic... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 02-17 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg 02-18 Brussels, Belgium - Botanique 02-19 Paris, France - Le Nouveau Casino 02-20 Saint-Malô, France - La Route du Rock Winter Edition @ L’Omnibus 02-21 Brighton, England - The Freebutt 02-22 Leeds, ... more info

Addict Music — Texas five-piece Shearwater have announced they will return next year with the new album The Golden Archipelego on 15th February (23rd in N. America). The new record is the third panel of a triptych that includes 2006’s enigmatic Palo Santo and... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Amsterdam rock band Moke What's on at the Tivoli in Utrecht, The Netherlands? Mostly top of the bill Dutch acts, and Peter Doherty. If he shows up. 09/16 Shearwater Experimental indie USA 09/25 Cuby + Blizzards Dutch blues legends 09/26 Delai... more info

My Old Kentucky — Four more acts performing at this year's Fun Fun Fun Fest were announced today...Yeasayer, Kid Sister, D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles) and Vega were announced today. The festival will announce bands tomorrow and Monday and then release the full line... more info

Stereogum — Everybody loves Memorial Day weekend, but nobody loves Memorial Day weekend like those that make it to Sasquatch! As friends have returned from their treks across country, they've shared nothing but raves for this year's festival, from the Gorge's... more info

Here Comes The Flood — What's on at the Tivoli in Utrecht, The Netherlands? Some country, some metal, and everything in between. And your special attention for Roger McGuinn. 05/30 Textures avant-metal from the Netherlands 06/01 Sevendust * American nu-metal 06/2... more info

Music Mule — I have two tickets to give away for this SOLD OUT gig next week. All I’m asking in return is that you and a friend (or more if possible) sign up for my mailing list. I only send one email per week with updates of what’s coming up over the week ah... more info

Music For Ants — It’s been about two and half years since my first post about Anni Rossi, Chicago singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire, on a tip from Shearwater drumer, Thor Harris. Since then Annie has really become a rising star.  She is sign... more info

JamBase — ALL POINTS WEST MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL RETURNS TO LIBERTY STATE PARK FRIDAY JULY 31, SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 TO FEATURE COLDPLAY, BEASTIE BOYS, TOOL AND MORE THAN 65 ARTISTS Thom Yorke - Radiohead :: APW 2008 by Snyder The second ... more info