Stereogum — As mentioned, New York Mag's all set up for the third installment of their too-much-fun Indie Rock Karaoke series: Andrew W.K. as host, with a full set + a karaoke jam by Ted Leo + RX. After losing it to host Michael Showalter alongside Paul Rudd, C... more info

Stereogum — Yesterday we heard the result of Kevin Barnes putting his work into the hands of Beatles-obsessed supermusicguy Jon Brion. Today we hear Kevin Barnes put the work of Lennon/McCartney into the hands of Beatles-obsessed supermusicguy himself. of Montre... more info

The Quietus — Cracked psych outfit over in January for new dates more info

DrownedInSound — American, odd, glittery, alt-popsters of Montreal have announced new dates for the new year. more info

Stereogum — Anyone who's been to one of superproducer Jon Brion's residency performances at the Largo in L.A. (sadly, this does not include me) knows the man to be an encyclopedic, multi-instrumental compendium of pop music, able to recreate and revise nearly an... more info

Stereogum — Speaking of Franz Ferdinand (+10 for me for highly original blog segue), the oM crew did "Take Me Out" on Saturday night at the Tabernacle in Atlanta. Before Kevin Barnes reverently disco-rocks like it's 2004, you'll see one of the many characters ... more info

Paste Magazine — It's easy to get lost in the shuffle when you're a member of Montreal indie favorites Arcade Fire . After all, there are 8-10 members (depending if live or in the studio), with each playing myriad instruments that include the standard guitars, drums... more info

Stereogum — Well, technically, of Montreal covered R.E.M.'s cover of the Clique's "Superman." The Texas group, led by songwriter Gary Zekley, recorded it first in 1969 (a very of Montreal year) and then R.E.M. popularized via Life's Rich Pageant in 1986. Regard... more info

Said the Gramophone — Gossamer Albatross - "The Ground Will Take Us Down". Maybe this song is about dying, maybe it's about gettin' down. It's probably both. And while "the flesh from your thighs" sound like words Jeff Mangum would sing, Gossamer Albatross hide more jub... more info

The Yellow Stereo — I’ve yet to hear a bad record from of Montreal, and with Skeletal Lamping I expect to be listening to this one for many months to come. Have you seen all of the different packaging formats for this release? CD, LP, tote bags, button set, t-shirts... more info