NME — Plus there are nods for The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Kings Of Leon and Red Hot Chili Peppers more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Tim Griffin Arcade Fire / The Antlers Rain showers fired up crowds for the second day of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, even as much of the excitement Saturday was for headliner Stevie Wonder, who had fans... more info

Topix — Win Butler and his brother Will, right, of Montreal band the Arcade Fire. Could they add the Polaris prize to their Grammy and Juno? There's only going to be one outcome of the Polaris Music Prize gala on Monday night: either the Arcade Fire wins or ... more info

Gigwise — He shoots some hoops... more info

Guardian Music — Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Mercury prize-winner PJ Harvey also make shortlists for award ceremony on 24 OctoberAdele, Jessie J and Arctic Monkeys head the nominations for the Q Awards, with three each. Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Mercury prize-winner PJ H... more info

Nialler9 — Superb new single from Fanfarlo. Sure, they still sound like Arcade Fire a bit but the addition of some eerie sounds take it to their own place. Their second album is ready and was produced with Ben Allen (recent producer of Cut Copy’s Zonoscope more info

Altsounds — *POP vs JOCK CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME* Saturday, September 24th, 2011 McGill University Sports Centre, 475 Pine Avenue West 3pm doors, 4pm start time Tickets $20 or $75 for corporate donations (tax deductible) POP Montreal is very happy to be ... more info

DrownedInSound — This time, there is a happy ending. This time, the good guys won. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

NME — Beck and Eddie Vedder will also perform acoustic sets at the California fundraiser more info

Gigwise — In October... more info