Brooklyn Vegan — Sufjan Stevens is back and going on tour this fall. Kicking things off on October 12th in Montreal, he'll end up back in NYC for two shows at Beacon Theatre on November 14th and 15th. Tickets for all shows... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 10-12 Montreal, Quebec - Metropolis Theater10-13 Toronto, Ontario - Massey Hall10-14 Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre10-15 Chicago, IL - Chicago Theater10-16 Minneapolis, MN - Orpheum Theater10-17 Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater10-19 Austin, ... more info

Nialler9 — Because Learning is a very intense album that deserves your ears to experience it, it is streaming above. Mike Hadreas’ solo project is a desolate, provocative and devastating listen. Comparisons to Sufjan Stevens abound but Sufjan trades in relief... more info

Stereogum — Big week for Kathyrn Calder. She was on Letterman performing with the New Pornographers on Wednesday night, and her debut solo album, Are You My Mother? was released in digital form last night. “Arrow” makes me think of Sufjan Stevens, when he ke... more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: Actress Pamela Anderson (1967) "One Tree Hill" actress Hilarie Burton (1982) "Lord of the Rings" actress Liv Tyler (1977) Musician Sufjan Stevens (1975) "Antitrust" act... more info

Guardian Music — Anyone for Tennis? Yes, please, if it involves fuzzy, aching chords topped with stories of sailing around the US east coastHometown: Denver, Colorado.The lineup: Alaina Moore (vocals, keyboards), Patrick Riley (guitar).The background: Anyone for Tenn... more info

Perfect Porridge — Portland’s Marco Mahler is sharing some new tracks off his new release, Laptop Campfire Speed, officially out today. MP3: Marco Mahler – “Jump This Fan” MP3: Marco Mahler – “The Trees Have Fallen And The Birds Are Ripe” It’s kind of... more info

Song, by Toad — This arrived on lovely 12″ vinyl this morning, and I have to confess to being Very Excited Indeed.  I was tipped off about this fellow by Ian from Have Fun at Dinner, and very grateful I am too; it’s bloody gorgeous. This strongly reminds me of ... more info

Stereogum — Magic Kids’ “Summer” makes me think of Elvis Costello crooning vintage Brian Wilson lyrics with the help of Sufjan Stevens’ backup singers. The track — complete with strings — comes from the Memphis orchestral pop group’s full-length de... more info

Silent Uproar — In an interview with Exclaim, Bryce Dessner of The National confirmed Sufjan Stevens is hard at work on a new album. Dessner said the new music is not like Stevens' past work and is "going to probably blow people’s minds." The National performed on... more info