Rolling Stone — Live shows are a much better fit for Of Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes’ ambitions. On record, it can seem like he’s determined to re-create the high points of glam rock using just a drum machine, some zithers, and a selection of powered yard-care... more info

JamBase — IMPROV AVANT GROOVERS VISIT NYC, BOSTON AND MORE The Why Becauseby Glenn Bach Channeling Can, The Duo, Boards of Canada, Art Ensemble of Chicago and other exuberant, textured soundscape specialists The Why Because proffer an engaging, immediate t... more info

The Lemur Blog — Our favourite German dude MMMatthias is here with his third mix which I in customary manner recommend for a listen of a handful of the hottest club tracks around. I'm glad he's got himself an intro MMMatthias soundtag for the mix. Hear out for the re... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — According to the The Windsor Star, Leamington, Windsor, Canada's Darren McCarty and Kirk Maltby of the Stanley Cup champion Red Wings will meet members of rock band DEF LEPPARD after Thursday's (October 9) practice at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. more info

The Lemur Blog — Anoraak - Summer Ride MixPlaylistMinnie Riperton - Adventures In Paradise (1975)Ohio Players - Skin Tight (1974)Sound Experience - JP Walk (1974)Chakachas - Jungle Fever (1972)Commodores - Rapid Fire (1974)The Brothers Johnson - Get The Funk Out Ma F... more info

New York Times — To inaugurate Music on Macdougal, a concert series at the Players Theater, Sequenza21 offered a program celebrating the 50th anniversary of Minimalism on Wednesday evening. more info

Corporate Bloggin — Dave Lee - Mucho Macho (Joey Negro Disco Blend mix)Oui, tout à fait, j'ai la ferme intention de vous faire télécharger consciemment un morceau de Joey Negro. Et même un morceau DE Joey Negro, sous son vrai nom, remixé PAR Joey Negro. I... more info

New York Times — The group’ s tribute to the composer Joan Tower, whose 70th birthday was on Sept. 6, included works by her friends and young composers who had studied with her. more info

Pitchfork — Awake, My Soul has been around for a couple years now, but the documentary about the old American folk/religious music known as Sacred Harp singing-- which you may have caught on Pitchfork.tv a few weeks back-- is just now getting a deluxe soundtrack... more info