Pitchfork - Tours — 10-24 London, England - Cargo (DFA Night)10-26 London, England - Barfly10-27 London, England - Hoxton Rough Trade Records (In-Store) 10-27 London, England - Water Rats 10-28 London, England - Windmill10-31 Los Angeles, CA - The Roxy * 11-01 San Fran... more info

Stereogum — Despite the pre-CMJ buzz that this year was gonna be a buzzkill -- or maybe because of it -- so far the fest has turned out a surprising number of notable new artists, sets, and showcases. You can't see all of them, but that doesn't mean you can't... more info

Stereogum — Thanks to all who came and helped us usher in CMJ week at our kick-off party with the Believer last night. Everyone had fun! We think! Big thanks to the Studio staff and of course the bands -- Glasser (backed by Tanlines), Free Energy, The Golden ... more info

Stereogum — We're briefly reopening the guest list for tomorrow's event at the Studio @ Webster Hall featuring Cold Cave, the Golden Filter, Free Energy and Glasser plus DJs Dum Dum Girls, Telepathe, and Fool's Gold. Last chance to reserve a spot! more info

Pop Tarts Suck Toasted — (Editor's Note: Obviously with it being CMJ week in New York there are a ton of great shows worth checking out. If you are one of the folks without a badge just looking to check out one good show a night then these are the picks for you. You can also... more info

I Like Music — Latest addition to iconic New York label DFA Records will play a run of 5 London dates. Watch video more info

My Old Kentucky — Tune in (now!) today for My Old Kentucky Blog Radio on SIRIUS XMU! Channel 26 on SIRIUS & channel 43 on XM. The program starts at 12pm EST, last two hours, and is replayed again at Midnight EST!VEGA - No ReasonsFree Energy - Something In CommonCFCF (... more info

Culture Bully — Though it only has three tracks, the disc is long enough to establish Free Energy as a band (potentially) worthy of its hype, and short enough to make listeners want more. more info

Stereogum — The good-time Philly quartet take it down a notch on "Something In Common," the B-Side for their debut DFA "Free Energy" 7". Whereas the James Murphy-produced A-Side was all about '70s guitar parts and cowbell hits in a sweaty house party awash with ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis The Rakes Philadelphia's retro-rocking Free Energy are going on a 10-city tour with UK band The Rakes beginning October 31, that includes a Nov. 12 show at Highline Ballroom. (Tickets are on sale.) While Free Energy's debut... more info