Music For Ants — I missed this video when it premiered earlier this month, but it’s so excellent that I had to post it. It’s directed by Chris Milk, who’s previous works includes groundbreaking interactive videos like Arcade Fire’s “The Wilderness Downtown�... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Arcade Fire @ Obama Staff Ball (more by Bao Nguyen) A list of celebrities, reportedly created by Obama's campaign, sent out on December 5, and acquired by the Tennessean (PDF HERE), is being passed around the internet. The list, heavily... more info

Guardian Music — Leadmill, SheffieldWalking on stage to the triumphant sounds of David Bowie's Heroes is asking for a fall, but you can't blame the Maccabees for celebrating their big moment. Guitar bands are supposedly in such commercial trouble they should be subj... more info

Guardian Music — Tim Jonze sticks his neck out to declare the era of indie rock not overI'm trying to put a finger on the most surprising thing about the Guardian's Best Albums of 2011 list, published last month. Was it the virtual absence of any indie rock bands? Or... more info

Stereogum — MTV reports that President Obama has “a wish list” of campaign supporters for his upcoming 2012 run for re-election and points to a document obtained by The Tennessean. The list includes, among others, Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend, Jay-Z, The Roo... more info

Guardian Music — The US president wants certain bands to support his campaign – including Jonas Brothers, Arcade Fire and Ricky MartinAccording to a report in a Tennessee newspaper, Barack Obama has sent donors a long wish list of celebrity supporters. Among the 19... more info

Gigwise — Along with other famous names... more info

Chorus.fm — Watch *Arcade Fire* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/arcadefire)'s full set from Austin City Limits here (http://www.spin.com/articles/spend-hour-arcade-fires-full-austin-city-limits-set). Submitted by Indoor Living more info

Stereogum — Over the weekend, PBS aired Arcade Fire’s Austin City Limits episode, where the band played a balanced set including Funeral faves like “Rebellion (Lies)” and “Haiti” as well as the usual The Suburbs fare. Watch the entire episode below. Wa... more info

Chorus.fm — Hit the replies to watch *Arcade Fire* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/arcadefire) performing "We Used To Wait" live on Austin City Limits. more info