MTV.com News — Voting begins today for awards honoring the biggest acts in the college music scene.By James Montgomery Drake performs at the 2009 BET Awards Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images Hotly tipped Canadian MCs? Check. Hard-charging Southern-rock ro... more info

5 Acts — Tonight's show at 9:30 Club is SOLD OUT. Congrats to all three bands. Can't wait for this one!Princeton - 8:00Maps & Atlases - 8:45Ra Ra Riot - 10:00Princeton on MySpacePrinceton on The Hype MachineMaps & Atlases on MySpaceMaps & Atlases on The Hype... more info

Stereogum — With the nature of tips we've received on Freelance Whales -- both from the wide array of tipster-types (industry types, concert goers, streetwalkers catching them playing on a corner) and the neighborhood they all inhabit (Williamsburg) -- we sorta ... more info

5 Acts — After three Lounge Act performances over the past three years on WOXY.com, Ra Ra Riot will now be taking over as guest DJs for the station. Tune in today at 4:30 pm ET to hear what they pick to play. I'm thinking there may be at least one Kate Bush ... more info

Stereogum — Pretty Good Dance Moves, the Chicago/Brooklyn duo of Aaron Allietta and Jimmy Giannopoulos, are set to release a self-titled full-length this year to follow up on their self-released EP of last. "Leave Me Alone" is its first single and wrangles guest... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Tim Griffin Yellow Bird Project presents a performance by Elvis Perkins and DJ Set by members of Ra Ra Riot in celebration of the release of their Indie Rock Coloring Book. Books and shirts will be available, cash... more info

Pop Tarts Suck Toasted — Monday: Bottle Up and Go @ The Studio at Webster Hall 8pm FREEYou should have seen them at After the Jump on Saturday, but for the few that missed their energetic set make sure you head to The Studio for this free show. Oh and if you did see them Sat... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Yellow Bird Project is presenting this show at the Housing Works Cafe with Elvis Perkins performing live and a DJ set by Ra Ra Riot. It’s to celebrate the release of their awesome Indie Rock Coloring Book, which will be on sale, along with cool T-s... more info

Altsounds — Montreal's Yellow Bird Project is partnering with like-minded non-profit organization Housing Works for a special event of music and charity. On Wednesday, September 2nd from 7-9 pm, Yellow Bird Project will present a performance by Elvis Perkins as ... more info

NME — Performance is at Housing Works Bookstore on September 2 more info