3hive — Here's another post from my friend Tim Ortopan: Listening to 21 Tandem Repeats is a bit of a schizophrenic experience. Each track has its own sound and feel, from the Yo La Tengo flavored "Heidi Stopover" to the female vocals on "Pebbles". They have... more info

Bradley's Almanac — One of the most rewarding results of recording the shows I go to is when I'm able to capture the exact moment when I completely fall for an artist. It happens rarely, since I'm most often well enough in love with a band before I see them on stage...... more info

Guardian Music — It is, at least for a while, your crowning glory – but what are you going to do with it?There are hundreds of great songs about the effects of fame, but I was particularly pleased to see Usher's Superstar in this week's list. Usher really is a... 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

Persona Sauna — As part of their 20th anniversary celebration, Merge Records will be releasing SCORE! 20 Years of Merge Records: The Covers!SCORE! is twenty tracks by contemporary bands covering songs that span the label’s fruitful two decades of existence. T... more info

My Old Kentucky — Bowerbirds are playing Indy Hostel this Saturday, March 28th. Weather permitting, the show will take place outside on the back stage.This incredible three-piece is signed to Dead Oceans (a sub-label of Secretly Canadian) and has toured with the like... more info

Idolator — Many happy returns of the day to John Darnielle, frontman of The Mountain Goats and black metal fanatic. We won't disclose his age, but we will let you know that currently on tour with the similarly-awesome John Vanderslice. more info

Pitchfork — The North Carolina indie institution Merge Records turns 20 this year, and they're celebrating their anniversary in grand style. As you know, they're putting out a sweet subscription-only box set featuring contributions from all kinds of special gue... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Amazon is selling the new Neko Case CD, Middle Cyclone (out tomorrow), for $7.99. The Hartford Courant and Boston Globe review the album. New York Magazine profiles John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats and the complex relationship he has... more info

Lost In Your Inbox — What brings you comfort? Say you were feeling really down and lonely, felt like nobody really gave a shit about you, what would make you feel better? I used to like to talk to my mom. Even if she started in ragging and complaining about ... more info