The Vinyl Villain — I love going to gigs.There will be a posting over Xmas/New Year which will boast about how many different Glasgow venues I've paid into to see bands over the years - there were a few new ones added this past 12 months as well.But sometimes, for very ... more info

melophobe — Day two of musical gifts and I still got presents waiting in my bag! Hopefully you enjoyed part one of my gift-giving and are here to receive the second portion of holiday bounty that I have been reserving just for you. So never mind the bows and wra... more info

Stereogum — This is an off-year for Sufjan’s Xmas-album-release schedule, but the Dessner brothers of Bluzzbood, Ohio have helped bridge the gap this holiday season by leaking a couple of previously unheard yuletide treats via their guest DJ stint on the BBC 6... more info

ContactMusic — Arcade Fire are grateful to have not had "one pop radio hit".The 'Suburban War' group enjoy the fact their fans relate to their music as a whole rather than... more info

Stereogum — The list-giving season continues with Pitchfork’s Top 50 Albums Of 2010. The big surprise for people, I think, will be a Pitchfork year-end Top 10 without the Arcade Fire. (Is this End Times or what?) That and a Top 10 with Joanna Newsom via her be... more info

Guardian Music — You've seen our top 40 albums of the year. But what did Guardian critics' individual lists look like?Alex Macpherson Albums1. Ciara - Basic Instinct2. The-Dream - Love King3. K. Michelle - What's the 911?4. Sade - Soldier Of Love5. Erykah Badu - New ... more info

Guardian Music — Janelle Monáe! We've been counting down to the Guardian's best album of the year – and our No 1 surprised some of youThe Guardian's top 10 albums of 20101) Janelle Monáe – The ArchAndroid (Suites II and III)2) Kanye West – My Beautiful Dark T... more info

Guardian Music — Here's the top 40 of the year, as voted for by the Guardian's rock and pop writers1 Janelle Monáe The ArchAndroid2 Kanye West My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy3 Hot Chip One Life Stand4 Arcade Fire The Suburbs5 These New Puritans Hidden6 Caribou Swi... more info

Press Play — I'm not a big Arcade Fire fan.  I might like one or two of their songs, but that's about it.  That said, I'm in love with The Suburbs.  What a haunting song.  Sad, melancholic, nostalgic.  The lyrics are pure poetry.  I absolutely love it.  I ... more info

I Like Music — We devote our Indie section to a round-up of the best artists we've featured this year, from Arcade Fire & Bombay Bicycle Club to Warpaint & Little Comets more info