Gorilla vs. Bear — [A project by Vincent Morisset & friends / check the awesome interactive version at sprawl2.com] more info

Stereogum — The National, who have been staying pretty busy lately, brought out Arcade Fire’s Win Butler in Montréal Friday night for a performance of “Start A War.” Check it out after the jump. Though Win does his country proud, I’m guessing Bieber and... more info

Topix — The coveted Grammy Award for Album of the Year, honouring their latest release "The Suburbs," kicked off a slew of honours won by the Montreal-based indie band in 2011. more info

411 Mania — For the holidays... more info

Guardian Music — This Norwegian six-piece are so full of glee, they make the Polyphonic Spree sound like a black metal bandHometown: Oslo.The lineup: Marius D Hagen (vocals, guitar), Synne Knudsen (vocals), and their four multi-instrumentalist friends.The background:... more info

Starpulse — Canadian rockers Arcade Fire are urging fans to give money to aid efforts in Haiti over the holidays as they will match all of the donations. The band has thrown its support behind the Kanpe Hait... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Canadian rockers Arcade Fire are urging fans to give money to aid efforts in Haiti over the holidays as they will match all of the donations. more info

ContactMusic — Canadian rockers Arcade Fire are urging fans to give money to aid efforts in Haiti over the holidays as they will match all of the donations The band has thrown its support behind the Kanpe Haiti charity which has been helping rebuild communities fol... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Mastodon fans (more by Greg Cristman) Bon Iver was nominated for four high profile Grammys (though not "Album of the Year" which is what Arcade Fire won). Adele & Katy Perry nominated for a zillion, and other nominees include The... more info

Guardian Music — Abbey Road Studios has started its own talent competition – and it beats the heck out of the X Factor, reckons Chris SalmonEarly in 2011, Abbey Road Studios launched a contest for unsigned composers as part its 80th anniversary celebrations. Entran... more info