The Lipster — A free songtypething which is sung from the point of view of Toad, the beleaguered and post-delivering pocket person out of Super Mario, available here, for free. And it is quite possibly the saddest thing you'll hear all year. more info

Pitchfork — A pair of previously reported Cure tribute compilations now have release dates and finalized tracklists: Manimal Vinyl's Perfect as Cats: A Tribute to the Cure and American Laundromat's Just Like Heaven: A Tribute to the Cure.Manimal will release the... more info

Pitchfork — A pair of previously reported Cure tribute compilations now have release dates and finalized tracklists: Manimal Vinyl's Perfect as Cats: A Tribute to the Cure and American Laundromat's Just Like Heaven: A Tribute to the Cure.Manimal will r... more info

The Late Greats — You probably read about this over at Stereogum. A bunch of indie “cats” have put together a Cure tribute album on Manimal Vinyl. Late Greats fav Lewis & Clarke take a wonderful stab at the title track from my favorite Cure album.Listen:... more info

Paste Magazine — After communicating his admiration for her on a barroom wall, John Darnielle finally got to make it with one of his favorite gals. The woman in question? Guitaruoso Kaki King (a Paste favorite , too, incidentally). more info

The Late Greats — The next mix I’ll feature is dedicated to all you college kids who should be studying instead of reading music blogs.1. Sylvia Capova ∞ Beethoven: Piano Sonata #8 In C Minor, Op. 13, "Pathétique" - 1. Grave - Allegro Di Molto E Con Bri... more info

Rolling Stone — Eagles of Death Metal give their fans a peak at Heart On, Kaki King splits headlining duties with the Mountain Goats and From The Jam play the music of the Jam without Paul Weller. Follow the jump for the complete set of tour dates for all three trek... more info

Altsounds — Kaki King announces a co-headlining U.S. fall tour with the Mountain Goats, dubbed "The Last Happy Night of Your Life." The 22-date run, which features King playing with her full band, kicks off in Chicago,IL, on October 13th, and wraps on November 9... more info

Altsounds — Kaki King announces a co-headlining U.S. fall tour with the Mountain Goats, dubbed "The Last Happy Night of Your Life." The 22-date run, which features King playing with her full band, kicks off in Chicago,IL, on October 13th, and wraps on November 9... more info

A Walking Disast3r — This weekend's Monolith Festival will include it's share of corporate ectasy that has become a staple at all major music festivals across the country. Dell has partnered up with the Monolith Music Festival to give festival go'ers a unique and exciti... more info