LargeHeartedBoy — Last week's contest asked you to name your favorite book. This week, I am asking about your favorite album of the year. Over the year my favorite album of 2011 has fluctuated between tUnE-yArDs' w h o k i... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Toby Tenenbaum Explosions in the Sky @ Wellmont Explosions In The Sky took the stage and ploughed through one and half hours of hugely dynamic, instrumental music. The band's signature "soft/loud/soft" style was truly effective--arguably mo... more info

Persona Sauna — I've mentioned this before, but I'll reiterate it. I'm a seasonal music listener. Spring/Summer are for the upbeat jamz, and Fall/Winter is reserved for all that wonderful dream pop.With that said, it is time for my annual mix. Enjoy!Persona Sauna F... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by David Andrako "The National returned for a few encores, and Ira Kaplan of Yo La Tengo joined in on guitar for an exhilarating version of "Terrible Love." The energy roaring from the stage prompted Berninger to dive into... more info

Altsounds — WATERS LONDON ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW NEXT WEEK! ALBUM ENTITLED 'OUT IN THE LIGHT' RELEASES SEPT 19TH WITH FORTHCOMING SINGLE 'FOR THE ONE' OUT SEPT 12TH. After a mind-blowing 45 minute set supporting Wye Oak earlier this year in London, WATERS are back t... more info

Stereogum — In the video for “Holy Holy,” a track from Wye Oak’s album Civilian, the Baltimore duo spends the day at Coney Island, and director Jeremy Johnstone makes that broken-down place look way prettier than it actually is. The whole thing is gorgeous... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Diana Wong Wye Oak at the U.S. Open Venus Williams fully expects to return to tennis despite being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that causes fatigue and led to her shocking decision to withdraw from the U.S. Open.... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Hurricane Cat today in NYC * Wye Oak @ US Open * Questlove @ Brooklyn Bowl * Diamond Head @ BB King's * Rachelle Garniez @ Barbes * MC Chris @ Death By Audio * Michael Pisaro @ The Stone... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Great Lake Swimmers @ SXSW 2011 (more by Dominick Mastrangelo) The private Matt & Kim/Girl Talk show wasn't the only musical portion of this year's U.S. Open which is now underway in NY. Tennis fans will also get to enjoy... more info

Altsounds — Inside Outside Lands: KZSU 90.1 FM Joins Free Yr Radio for live broadcasts at the Toyota Free Yr Radio Broadcast Stage Toyota Free Yr Radio supports and promotes independent radio with exclusive performances and interviews from STRFKR, Kelley Stolt... more info