DrownedInSound — With the release of the second Retribution Gospel Choir album, Alan Sparhawk’s “side-project” from Low looks set to become an equal partner. As ever, the deceptively simple music manages to be as powerful as Neil Young & Crazy Hors... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Alan Sparhawk of Low has released a new album with his other band, Retribution Gospel Choir, called 2, on Sub Pop. I interviewed Alan a few weeks ago about the album, and now the Duluth, Minnesota-based group is on tour. They played Mercury Lounge la... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Retribution Gospel Choir, one of two bands helmed by Alan Sparhawk (the other is Low) has a new album coming out on Sub Pop on January 26, called simply 2 (this is their second album in case you didn’t pick up on that. Their first single is “Hide... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — This week is pretty quiet of course, but there are several new shows on sale now: Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings have scheduled a last-minute show at Brooklyn Bowl on December 30. Tickets CMJ darlings Freelance Whales, whose album will be re-release... more info

Stereogum — Last year we debuted "Somebody's Someone" from Retribution Gospel Choir's self-titled debut, a dark, heavy collection released on Mark Kozelek's Caldo Verde. Lest you forget: The Minnesota trio features Low guitarist/vocalist Alan Sparhawk, Low bassi... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — new album in 2k10? - don't sweat it! Retribution Gospel Choir are Low's Alan Sparhawk, Low bassist Steve Garrington, and Eric Pollard on drums & co-vox. Last night (12/15), they played Mercury Lounge in NYC. Did anyone catch the show?... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 12-08 Athens, Greece - Rodeo Live Club 12-09 Athens, Greece - Rodeo Live Club 12-10 Madrid, Spain - Sala Caracol 12-11 Barcelona, Spain - Bikini Club ^ 12-12 Barcelona, Spain - LA2 12-15 London, England - Barfly 02-11 Sydney, Australia - Oxford A... more info

411 Mania — Grizzly Bear and St. Vincent live, Pavement news (again), Cymbals Eat Guitars and Girls have lineup changes, a new album from Retribution Gospel Choir and The Antlers go to Daytrotter. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Akron/Family: 2009-08-11, Washington [mp3,ogg,flac] "Ed Is a Portal" [mp3] Akron/Family: 2009-03-19, ME TV [mp3,ogg,flac] "Meek Warrior" [mp3] Akron/Family: 2009-03-17, Denver [mp3,ogg,flac] "Crickets" [mp3] Akro... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Gomez: 2009-04-01, Ithaca [mp3,ogg,flac] "Lost Track" [mp3] other Gomez posts at Largehearted Boy Grace Potter: 2009-07-02, Breckenridge [mp3,ogg,flac] "Watching You" [mp3] Grace Potter: 2009-07-01, Boulder [mp3,... more info