XLR8R — With a title that could possibly be the most fitting name for an album from Oakland's Jamie Stewart and friends, Xiu Xiu is preparing to release the lush and enigmatic Dear God, I Hate Myself on Kill Rock Stars February 23. Dear God is the first... more info

5 Acts — Cold Cave is the main act at Rock & Roll Hotel on Friday night. If you'd like to go for free, e-mail me at 5actsblog at gmail dot com by Wednesday (11/11) at 11:11pm with the subject line "Love Comes Close." Openers for this show are Lode Runner and ... more info

Altsounds — *Cold Cave* have some *November US Tour Dates*, including some notable shows opening for Sonic Youth! *Love Comes Close* has just been reissued by Matador Records! NEW MP3 for "Theme From Tomorrowland" off the Death Comes Close limited edition 12" ... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — More juicy goodness from the Pitchfork-curated/Todd P-organized benefit for the volunteer-run DIY concert publication Showpaper during CMJ-- a video of the Smith Westerns performing their Beatlesesque new(ish) track, "Imagine, Pt. 3". We've also post... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 11-13 Los Angeles, CA - Weird Fest at Nomad Gallery11-19 San Francisco, CA - Rickshaw Stop #11-21 Tucson, AZ - Club Congress #11-22 Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room #12-04 Los Angeles, CA - Gallery 101812-05 San Diego, CA - The Casbah $12-06 Los Angeles, CA... more info

Stereogum — Or vice versa. You guys often accuse the synth-pop crew for not smiling enough, but the Philly/NYC BTW provide the chirpy soundtrack for this joyful new Holiday Season Radio Shack ad. (Thanks for the tip, Zach.) The Caralee-fronted "Life Magazine" do... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — They may be goth-y, but Philadelphia's Cold Cave don't forget to put the "pop" in synth-pop in a clip from the title track to this year's Love Comes Close, directed by Art Boonparn. Watch it below, or over at Pitchfork.tv. more info

Pitchfork - TV — They may be goth-y, but this Philadelphia band doesn't forget to put the "pop" in synth-pop. Director: Art Boonparn. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Coconut and the Duke: "Walcott (Vampire Weekend cover)" [mp3] other Coconut and the Duke posts at Largehearted Boy Cold Cave: "Theme from Tomorrowland" [mp3] from Love Comes Close (remastered) other Cold Cave pos... more info

Stereogum — The reissued Love Comes Close is officially out today. You might've already familiarized yourself with the album proper, but Matador's bundling the excellent collection with three B-Sides otherwise found on the hardworking Philly/NYC BTW's "Death Com... more info