Guardian Music — Forum, LondonFor the most accurate gauge yet of the global economic downturn, economists should study the Polyphonic Spree Manpower Index. Only 15 members take the stage tonight, reduced 46% from their boom-time peak. The novelty of a huge, crippling... more info

Consequence of Sound — The garish chamber poppers reign in the excess for the holidays -- slightly. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Polyphonic Spree at Webster Hall in May (more by Toby Tenenbaum) Back in May, just before The Polyphonic Spree played Webster Hall (a show which was recorded and will eventually be released as a live album), we mentioned that... more info

Consequence of Sound — A Christmas treat in October. more info

Guardian Music — Digital agency B-Reel teams up with Google for HTML5 showcase on tablets and smartphonesBobby Womack's latest album, The Bravest Man In The Universe, has been reminding music fans why his reputation as "The Greatest Soul Singer In The World" is well ... more info

The Devil Has The Best Tuna — GAGGLEFrom:  London, United KingdomIf you're on the hunt for a large female choir and find the Military Wives a little too establishment, a little too bland, a little too dull then the 20ish girl strong GAGGLE are the choir for you. GAGGLE is a resp... more info

Prefix — Given the band's ludicrous size, it's pretty surprising how quiet the Polyphonic Spree has been the past few years. But ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/media/the-polyphonic-spree/heart-of-gold-video/66431/ more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — This is a crazy release week...and if I wasn't far enough behind already, this week has and will definitely set me back too many months to count.  I'm going to be blogging about 2012 releases deep into 2013.  That will set me back into 2014 than 20... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Toby Tenenbaum The Polyphonic Spree played Webster Hall last night (5/23), which was recorded for a future live album. The front of the stage was covered in a wide red ribbon, from which Spree leader Tim DeLaughter cut... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Polyphonic Spree are on tour with Sweet Lee Morrow and play Webster Hall in NYC on May 23, a show they're going to record and release..."NYC was our first home away from home in the States," says Spree... more info