New York Times — David Hayes set the bar high for the Mannes Orchestra on Monday evening when he led this student ensemble at Carnegie Hall. more info

Stereogum — A few days ago Jens Lekman played "Black Cab" in a black cab and now Beach House are playing on the beach. These are wild times. I look forward to Fuck Buttons continuing the trend. Anyhow, the Baltimore duo's sandy performance took place at "Glamou... more info

Stereogum — More great Beach House. Lately the Baltimore duo have been giving us new songs and revamped oldies via trains and automobiles, but this dose comes from the studio. Alex and Victoria have taped a new single "Used To Be," to be joined by a 4-track ver... more info

I Guess I'm Floating — Not sure when this was recorded, but it sure sounds like a b-side. That is, this wouldn't knock anything off of the near-perfect Devotion, but whatever, new Beach House is new Beach House. more info

Wired - Listening Post — With Devotion, Baltimore's poptronica standout Beach House made one of the finest albums of 2008. It's looking to close the year on a high note, with a new single, a short tour and a confirmed spot at the top of... more info