Stereogum — Yesterday we heard about the impending launch of Neil Young’s PonoMusic through Kickstarter. Now the Kickstarter is live with a promo video featuring a dumbfounding parade of musical luminaries singing Pono’s praises. Watch Arcade Fire, Jack Whit... more info

NME — ‘Global Citizen Tickets’ swaps community work for tickets more info

NME — Canadian band covered 1981 hit during US show on Saturday (March 8) more info

Stereogum — In a nod to Minneapolis, where they played the second night of their U.S. tour earlier tonight, Arcade Fire kicked off their encore with a cover of Prince’s “Controversy.” The song was actually on the setlist for the tour opener in Louisville T... more info

Pop Candy — Tuesday's headlines also include Larry Mullen Jr. and Arcade Fire. more info

Stereogum — This year’s Academy Awards ceremony is unusually relevant to us Stereogum types: Not only is the Arcade Fire up for Best Score (for the Her score, composed by Will Butler and Owen Pallett), but Pharrell, Karen O, and U2 are in contention for Best S... more info

Stereogum — Owen Pallett’s original score for Her, performed by his former bandmates Arcade Fire, is up for an Oscar this weekend, but the masterful songwriter and composer has shifted his attention to new projects. His next album, In Conflict, is coming out i... more info

Time — The 86th Academy Awards are bearing down upon us, with the telecast airing Sunday, Mar. 2, but it’s not too late to clear out your schedule and get a quality education in the year’s best films. Here’s your daily Oscar cheat sheet with what to w... more info

NME — Jake Bugg and Arcade Fire also tipped for success ahead of tomorrow night's ceremony (February 26) more info

Topix — Welcome to Artcetera. Arts-and-entertainment writers and critics post movie news, concert updates, people items, video, photos and more. more info