Stereogum — A few months after that Chris Knox benefit, Jeff Mangum’s gone and popped up again, this time for a longer showing. He did a 10-song Neutral Milk Hotel-themed set at the Schoolhouse in Brooklyn to an audience of 75 or so people. You can check out t... more info

Rollo & Grady — Origami Vinyl :: Top 10 Records (11/27 – 12/3) 1. Grinderman – Heathen Child 12″ 2. The Black Keys – Brothers (Deluxe Edition) 3. Birds & Batteries – Panorama 4. Young Hunting – Into Yr Mind 7″ 5. Warpaint – Exquisite Corpse EP 6. U2 ... more info

Stereogum — The main attraction at the Chris Knox Benefit show was, for most, the promised short, live set by Neutral Milk Hotel’s Jeff Mangum. It seemed like everyone was impatient and antsy during the earlier performers sets. But Sharon Van Etten’s set imp... more info

Stereogum — The last time we checked in with A. V. Club’s Undercover, there were four songs left and Swell Season chose Neutral Milk Hotel’s “Two-Headed Boy.” When the Walkmen arrived, only one song remained, R.E.M.’s “Driver 8.” They had no choice... more info

Stereogum — There were only four songs left on A. V. Club’s Undercover list, and Swell Season chose “Two-Headed Boy.” I’m guessing it took a while to find a band to do “Two-Headed Boy” because fans are sensitive about Neutral Milk Hotel covers. See h... more info

Totally Fuzzy — YoungMossTongue said... CATHAL COUGHLAN - Grand Necropolitan CALEXICO - The Black Light VARIOUS - What Else Do You Do?: A Compilation Of Quiet Music 01 - Pale Face - Burn & Rob 02 - Dean Wareham - Smile 03 - Bongwater - Ill-Fated Lovers Go Time Tripp... more info

Allmusic Blog — It was, as they say, a transitional year. It was, in many ways, the year where the hangover set in, as the biggest rock forces of the '90s were in states of decline. Although there were some scuzzy sounds on the margin -- not to mention such distinct... more info

Chorus.fm — Sherri DuPree-Bemis (*Eisley (http://www.absolutepunk.net/eisley)*) posted a cover of Neutral Milk Hotel's "Two Headed Boy Pt 2" on her Tumblr (http://sdupreebemis.tumblr.com/post/821173859/i-learned-this-song-today-so-i-garagebanded-it). Submitted... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Video from Saturday night's show at Merriweather Post Pavillion below...... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Our Orthodox is the project of 26 year old L.A. native, Neal Harris. He just released his first album, which is a self titled effort. It’s really easy to try and compare Neal to other artists. The obvious choice is Okkervil River. Then you can go f... more info