Stereogum — We put the third album from Baltimore duo Wye Oak on our honorable mention list of most anticipated releases of 2011. Some other details to help that anticipation: Though they’ve handled production themselves in the past, Wye Oak brought in enginee... more info

DrownedInSound — An album which doesn’t lack for ideas, but will struggle to hold your attention. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Guardian Music — (Kill Rock Stars)Over four fine albums, Portland's whipsmart pop-punks have tackled religion, politics, family and other high concepts; their fifth is all about love, and of course, that's hardly less complicated. A first glance at the titles might s... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Pinhead said... Red Red Wine On A Sunday #61 - Dead Man Shake - The Halloween episode Here's the Playlist - Teenagers From Outer Space, The Meteors, In Heaven The Wolfman, The Fuzztones, Flashbacks Werewolf, The Frantics, Ultimate 50's and 60's Rock... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Coathangers supporting The Thermals in April (more by Andrew Frisicano) The Coathangers hit the road tomorrow (10/15) for a string of tour dates that include shows with Woven Bones, The Thermals (who just played Irving Plaza), Cymbals Eat Guitars... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Alexis Maindrault, words by Andrew Frisicano As their Twitter makes clear, this tour, the Thermals are into Furbys. The blinking, ear-wiggling, talking (though not during the show) animatronic creatures took the stage, courtesy of a roadie,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Thermals @ the Bell House in 2009 (more by Kyle Dean Reinford) today in NYC * Ras Moshe @ The Stone * Roger Waters @ Nassau Coliseum * Uzimon, Cock Lorge @ Mercury Lounge * Ljova and the Kontraband... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Cymbals Eat Guitars @ Siren Fest 2010 (more by Dominick Mastrangelo) Hey New York, We regrettably have to cancel our performance at Irving Plaza tonight. Obviously this is a huge disappointment, but we've had a family medical emergency and family... more info

DrownedInSound — Finally, eh? Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

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