Time — As the head of the Portland-based folk band, Colin Meloy is known for his brainy lyrics. But he recently put his musical career on hold to pen a series of young adult novels. His Wildwood fantasy series — think Narnia goes to Portland — has alrea... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The musical companion to "The Hunger Games" emerged as the clear leader on this week's pop chart, bolstered by contributions from the likes of Taylor Swift, the Arcade Fire, the Decemberists and Maroon 5, among many others. The disc, "The Hunger Game... more info

Impose Magazine — There was a time when oh so many a college bands sounded like haphazard and pubescent aspirations of fusing Pavement, The Dismemberment Plan and maybe The Decemberists, or some other relevant timely influence of the early Aughts (how about The Shins?... more info

DrownedInSound — As The Decemberists reach ten years of album releases, We All Raise Our Voices to the Air serves as a more satisfying tribute than a ‘Best Of’ as it permits you the opportunity to hear the band in their niche environment: complete with all the jo... more info

Perez Hilton — Man, oh man, is this soundtrack gearing up to be absolutely FANTASTIC or what?! New tracks from Taylor Swift and The Decemberists have already been released off of Music From The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 and Beyond, and now, a brand new s... more info

ContactMusic — The news today that The Hunger Games will feature a soundtrack including the likes of The Arcade Fire Taylor Swift The Decemberists Kid Cudi and others has merely added credence to the notion that the forthcoming film out on March 23rd looks set to..... more info

Guardian Music — Morrissey inspired by Graham Greene, Serge Gainsbourg by Robert Louis Stevenson ... we leafed through your favouritesThis week's topic unearthed some fascinating connections between books and music. Turns out, for example, that Lindisfarne's Lady Ele... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — USC's popular music degree program was showcased to the public Sunday with a six-hour festival featuring 17 acts. USC students get onstage and perform, while others help organize, promote and run the festival. Two students will be heard on the forth... more info

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Stereogum — In December, we mentioned that artists like the Decemberists and Arcade Fire would contribute to the soundtrack for The Hunger Games, the movie based on the addictive teen lit series about kids killing each other, gladiator-style, in an arena as an a... more info