Stereogum — Vivian Girls self-titled LP comes out 10/7 on In The Red. If you haven't heard the Darger-referencing trio yet, Cassie, Katy, and Ali nail a C86 sound (see Shop Assistants) with layers of J&MC feedback and three-part harmonies that hit like Spector ... more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — Vice is giving away a free remix EP from the Raveonettes, and while that prospect may or may not sound that appealing to you, the dark and brooding Trentemøller remix of "Lust" is actually pretty good, and definitely worth the free download. Liste... more info

Stereogum — NYC online music institution East Village Radio turns five this year, and after a day's delay due to tropical storm Hanna, a party was had yesterday at the Seaport to celebrate. The fest went from afternoon 'til night, spanning two stages (one a... more info

WFMU's Beware of the Blog — Host/DJ Michael Goodstein writes: Since the April release of their debut 7 inch, "Wild Eyes" on Plays With Dolls, Vivian Girls have sparked a fury of articles and blog posts. They've gone on to release "The Orphanage" 7 inch on... more info