Brooklyn Vegan — Ambient guitarist Mark McGuire, formerly of the now-defunct trio Emeralds, is set to release his new solo album (and first for Dead Oceans), Along The Way, on February 4, but it's streaming ahead of its release via The FADER.... more info

Stereogum — With After The Disco, the sprawling and ambitious sophomore effort they’ll release next week, Shins frontman James Mercer and superproducer Danger Mouse cement their band Broken Bells as more than just a way to pass the time between other projects ... more info

Stereogum — So far we’ve heard bits and pieces from Broken Bells’ anticipated sophomore set After The Disco, including “Holding On For Life” (plus its Nick Zinner remix) and the title track. But the fully realized whole is coming our way today. Stream th... more info

Consequence of Sound — A slightly funkier take on the Bee Gees-inspired anthem. more info

Consequence of Sound — Inside a cozy piano shop in Paris. more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS- Coachella organizers revealed their 2014 lineup, which feature slots with the reunited OutKast as well as Neutral Milk Hotel. Other headliners include Arcade Fire and Muse. Other top-end acts include The Knife, Broken Bells, Queens of the... more info

Chorus.fm — *Broken Bells (http://www.absolutepunk.net/brokenbells)* new song "After the Disco" can be streamed in the replies. more info

Sweeping The Nation — Albums there are dates for Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks - Wigout At Jagbags (6th January)Broken Bells – After The Disco (13th January)East India Youth - Total Strife Forever (13th January)I Break Horses - Chiaroscuro (20th January)Mogwai - Rave Ta... more info

Chorus.fm — *Broken Bells (http://www.absolutepunk.net/brokenbells)* video for 'Holding on For Life" can be found on Entertainment Weekly (http://music-mix.ew.com/2013/11/21/broken-bells-video-kate-mara-holding-on/). more info

Consequence of Sound — Part two of the band's new short film, After the Disco. more info