DrownedInSound — Polyvinyl Records will release a compilation tribute to Japan and the earthquake and tsunami victims from earlier in the year. The compilation is entitled 3.3.11 and will be released physically on September 26 but is available now, digitally from her... more info

Stereogum — The inaugural Escape To New York takes place August 5-7 at Shinnecock Reservation in Southampton, NY. The Hamptons-based festival was curated by Fred Fellowes, the creative director and founder of The Secret Garden Party, UK. The lineup features Pat... more info

Altsounds — Over the past 10 years, a love story like no other (really) has been hidden away in the depths of Montreal's rich and vibrant music scene. A multi-influential rock band known as North East Bistro has stuck together for a decade, held in place simp... more info

Said the Gramophone — The 11th-ever Suoni Per Il Popolo festival, one of Montreal's best selections of loose, brave, wild, weird, wrecked and jubilant musical acts, began yesterday. It goes until June 25. It's wonderful and too many song-loving locals don't take advantage... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Uncle Bad Touch - I Wanna Love You (MP3) Uncle Bad Touch The above photo may or may not be of Montreal's Uncle Bad Touch in their touring vehicle, though I'm leaning towards the "may not". But don't be... more info

DrownedInSound — This week's Drowned in Spotifriday playlist featuring songs from Fleet Foxes, of Montreal, Beastie Boys, Parts & Labor, Diskjokke, Dels and a handful more. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Altsounds — Over the past 10 years, a love story like no other (really) has been hidden away in the depths of Montreal's rich and vibrant music scene. A multi-influential rock band known as North East Bistro has stuck together for a decade, held in place simp... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Of Montreal (styled as of Montreal) is an indie pop/rock band from Athens, Georgia. It was founded by frontman Kevin Barnes in 1996. The band is one of the founding bands of the Elephant 6 collective. Throughout its existence of Montreal's musical s... more info

Altsounds — Good things come in threes as the magnificent Iron & Wine join Fleet Foxes and Explosions In The Sky as the third main stage headliner for Green Man 2011! Backed by a superb live band, acclaimed Texas-based singer songwriter Sam Beam will bring the ... more info

Said the Gramophone — (Do you live in Montreal? Please consider voting for Said the Gramophone as the city's best blog in the Mirror's Best of Montreal poll.) Mozart's Sister - "Single Status". Mozart's Sister - "Contentedness". LOOK OUT. Sometimes I think that Montreal..... more info