Pitchfork — The 12-minute of Montreal monster jam "The Past Is a Grotesque Animal" isn't exactly fresh out of the oven; the track appeared on the 2007 album Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?. But the band is still gearing up to release the song as a 12" ... more info

NME - The Daily Download — Some comebacks, some remixes, and sneak-peaks of some brand new music. We've got the ten best free MP3s of the week, so give them all a good listen and a download. 1. Hot Hot Heat– ‘Goddess On The Prairie’ Hot Hot Heat are back with a new albu... more info

Pitchfork — There's a new Stars album, The Five Ghosts, coming June 22 from the band's own Soft Revolution label (licensed outside Canada to Vagrant). But if that's not enough Stars for you, you'll want to investigate the band's The Séance EP. The EP include... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Andrew Zaeh In the notes for futuristic soul diva Janelle Monae's debut LP The ArchAndroid (out May 18), she cites the following as inspirations: Princess Leia's cinnamon buns hairstyle, Fela Kuti's cigarettes, Jack White's mustache. The odd... more info

Pitchfork — Genre-flouting singer-songwriter-dancer-futurist Janelle Monae and freak funks of Montreal are entering BFF territory. Monae guested on of Montreal's forthcoming record and of Montreal did their thing on Janelle's imminent debut LP, The ArchAndroid, ... more info

AOL Music — (May 11) -- A Canadian couple and their two children are missing in a rural town north of Montreal after a giant sinkhole swallowed their house and much of the surrounding area Monday night. No sign has been found of the couple, an electrician and a ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — POP Montreal, sort of like the CMJ of Montreal, but less industry-like, returns for the 9th time from September 29th to October 3rd. Check out the sneak peak of their intial lineup below...... more info

Pitchfork — -- On June 8, Partisan will release The Black Dirt Sessions, the new album from roots-rock upstarts Deer Tick. Right-click here to download new jam "20 Miles".-- Long-dormant Scottish band the Wake are back together, and the influential indie poppers... more info

Pitchfork — Screen shot from of Montreal's video If you've ever wanted to see a dude in a lobster costume execute an earthshaking 360 dunk over a popular rapper, you just might get your chance on May 1. That's when Converse's Band of Ballers basketball tournamen... more info

Pitchfork — Last Saturday's Record Store Day was a resounding success. According to a press release, 1,400 stores participated, and sales and attendance were up across the board. But even if you showed up at your local vinyl emporium at the butt-crack of dawn, t... more info