Stereogum — Canadian indie-pop singer-songwriter Patrick Watson will soon release his new album Adventures In Your Own Backyard, and below we’ve got a stream of the LP track “Into Giants.” It’s a laid-back but intricately orchestrated tune with a whole l... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A list of upcoming concerts across the Southland, with on-sale dates in parentheses. The Satellite Bahamas, March 20; Frankie Rose, April 19 (now); Alcoholic Faith Mission, May 17 (Sat.) Bootleg Bar/Theater Sanguindrake, April 4; Ian Cooke, May 4; Pa... more info

Chorus.fm — *Patrick Watson* (http://www.patrickwatson.net/)'s new album Adventures In Your Own Backyard will be released on April 17th in Canada and April 30th worldwide through Domino and Secret City Records. Preview the first single "Into Giants" here (http:/... more info

Perez Hilton — This song is a few years old, but we just heard it for the first time and were instantly captivated! You MUST listen to To Build A Home by the Cinematic Orchestra featuring guest vocalist Patrick Watson (above)! Soul-crushingly beautiful! Timeless! P... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — words and photos by Dominick Mastrangelo Patrick Watson's Sacred Sunday The afternoon of day 5, the final day, at Pop Montreal 2010 (catch up with day 1, day 2, day 3, and day 4) was a toss up between children's... more info

Spinner.com — Karkwa were awarded the 2010 Polaris Music Prize for their album, 'Les Chemins de Verre,' Monday evening at an awards ceremony that featured performances by the nominees at Toronto's Masonic Temple. Nominees included Tegan and Sara's 'Sainthood,' S... more info

NME — Canadian speaks ahead of hitting London on Monday (Jul 5) for final leg of tour more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Gabi Porter Patrick Watson has a rare gift of making serious music that isn't really serious at all. He manages to be playful and ramshackle, drinking what he claimed was a pint glass full of whiskey, and looking like... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Frisicano DOWNLOAD: Sam Amidon - Relief (R. Kelly cover) (MP3) Sam Amidon @ The Bell House in January (more by Vincent Cornelli) Sam Amidon is currently in Europe playing with the Whale Watching tour, a group show that... more info

Chorus.fm — *Patrick Watson & The Wooden Arms* (http://www.myspace.com/patrickwatson) will embark on their longest US tour this May, so make sure to check the replies for the dates. more info