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Pitchfork — Once again, Pitchfork has teamed with our friends at the Windish Agency to bring you a party in Austin, Texas! On March 20 at Emo's (603 Red River St.), 12 bands will take over both the main outdoor stage and the Emo's Jr. indoor stage from noon to 6... more info

Rolling Stone — The Band: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart The Buzz: Fey and fetching New York tweemo band revive the classic sound of UK C86, blending cotton candy vocals with big, boisterous guitars. Key Track: “Young Adult Friction,” which sounds like the Smi... more info

The Yellow Stereo — One of my favorite bloggers, Matt at Skatterbrain, recently put out a fantastic indiepop CD-R compilation over on his blog.  The tracklist is outstanding, including tracks from the likes of Pants Yell! and The Pains of Being Pure at Heart.  Eac... more info

Bridging The Atlantic — Here it is, your Friday Five:The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - Young Adult FrictionMy new favourite band The Pains of Being Pure at Heart released their self titled debut on Tuesday and are now ardently loved by everybody and his dog. New York City'... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Music critics spend a lot of time hemming and hawing over the idea of ‘unique’ bands versus those simply channeling something familiar. The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, overly wrought name and all, will have people howling about the latter - mu... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis DOWNLOAD: WAVVES - So Bored (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Savoir Adore - We Talk Like Machines (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Francis and the Lights - Lime (MP3) DOWNLOAD: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - Come Saturday (MP3) NODZZZ This... more info

Buzzgrinder — I think we might make this ABC News Music Monday thing -- on Tuesdays -- a weekly deal, at the rate they're keeping up. Last week they featured Loney, Dear and now it's The Pains of Being Pure at Heart's turn. Think The Cure, My Bloody Valentine, Ec... more info

The Yellow Stereo — Photo: Pavla Kopecna New York four-piece The Pains of Being Pure At Heart seem to be right on the tip of everyone’s tongue right now, and are seemingly on the verge of making a huge splash in 2009 with the release of their highly anticipated debut ... more info

3hive — Slumberland is putting out some great pop these days from New York bands. Recent releases from Crystal Stilts and Cause Co-Motion! will be followed up this month with the self-titled debut from The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. POBPAH continue the Sl... more info