Culture Bully — An interview between Culture Bully and Hypebot that touches on the National, the Hold Steady, Spoon, and just what exactly being a "late-bloomer" really means. more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 07-03 Des Moines, IA - Western Gateway Park ! 07-07 Austin, TX - Austin City Limits TV taping 07-08 Toronto, Ontario - Molson Amphitheatre # 07-09 Minneapolis, MN - Basilica Block Party 07-10 Chicago, IL - Old St. Pats Church Block Party ^ 07-11 Lo... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — I'm not sure if and when an ArcadeFire.com presale is starting (today?) for the recently added August 5th MSG show that Arcade Fire & Spoon are playing, but the American Express presale for the show starts at 9am. Both... more info

Pitchfork — -- Madison Square Garden, the world's most famous arena, is home to the Knicks, the Rangers, the Liberty, and-- for two nights in August-- Arcade Fire. The band has already announced one MSG show (with Spoon opening) on August 4, and now they've a... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "ARCADE FIRE has added a second date at New York's Madison Square Garden. The new show has been confirmed for August 5. Pre-sales for the new date will begin Wednesday, June 23.Tickets will go on sale to the public 9... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Roc Da Mic Right said... mos def-black on both sides n.e.r.d.-in search of nirvana-nevermind sean price-jesus price superstar uh huh her-common reaction http://rocdamicright.blogspot.com thanx to da fuzzy crew thiswayup said... LCD Soundsystem - Liv... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — CNN profiles three bands, The Hold Steady, The National, and Spoon, who have achieved success at a later age than most popular musicians. RIP, author Jose Saramango. Today's additions to the 2010 Bonnaroo downloads page: mp3 sets: The Entrance Band..... more info

Topix — The National's latest album, "High Violet," debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 album chart last month The National, the Hold Steady and Spoon have had Billboard success with latest albums All three bands made up of 30-somethings who have been play... more info

Pitchfork — -- Riff-rock titans unite: On July 13, Hydra Head will release a split 12" single from Melvins and Isis, which should look awesome next to the previously announced Torche/Boris split 10" the label is releasing on the same day. Meanwhile, Melvins ar... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Sir Charlie Palmer said... Gimme Fiction – Spoon Peel Session – Penetration 10.07.78 http://sircharliepalmer.blogspot.com Levin said... V.A. - A Guitar Supreme: Giant Steps in Fusion Guitar (2004)FLAC Chicken Shack - O.K. Ken? (1968) Joan Baez -... more info