When we saw My Morning Jacket last August in Chicago they played a new song “Circuital,” which has been announced as the title for their forthcoming sixth studio album.

Elsewhere:

Thanks to everyone who came to Linneman’s last night for the Love Language and Blessed Feathers. What a great night! We’ve got Libraries on repeat now.

Daytrotter has sessions with Deep Dark Woods, The Low Anthem & Frontier Ruckus – all highly recommended.

Listen to R.E.M.’s new album Collapse Into Now at NPR.

Stereogum offers a GAYNGS remix EP.

NPR premiers ‘Glass Tambourine’ by WILD FLAG

Tonight: Maps & Atlases play a free show at der Rathskeller at the UW Memorial Union in Madison.

We’re excited to premiere the new Great Lake Swimmers video for the track “Chorus In The Underground” from their album Lost Channels. The video was recorded at The Underground in Hamilton, Ontario and directed by Scott Cudmore, who also directed the band’s videos for “Still,” “She Comes To Me In Dreams” and the popular Legion Sessions series.

The Great Lake Swimmers will be at SXSW, including a our Backyard BBQ on Friday, March 18th. Additionally, Madison fans will be happy to note the band is returning on Saturday, August 27th for a performance at the 46th annual Orton Park Festival.

Great Lake Swimmers Tour Dates:

Mon, March 14 New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks
Thur, March 17 Austin, TX (SXSW) @ Paradise (Canada Blast Party – 12:00 PM)
Thur, March 17 Austin, TX (SXSW) @ Jovita’s (Twangfest/KDHX Party – 2:30 PM)
Thur, March 17 Austin, TX (SXSW) @ Home Slice Pizza (Music By The Slice – 5:15 PM)
Fri, March 18 Austin, TX (SXSW) @ National Parks Project Revue (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
Fri, March 18 Austin, TX (SXSW) @ Muzzle Of Bees Backyard BBQ (3:15 PM)
Sat, March 19 Austin, TX (SXSW) @ SixShooter/XM Radio BBQ (1:00 PM)
Sat, March 19 Austin, TX (SXSW) @ Palm Door (BAMM Party – 4:00 PM)
Sat, March 19 Austin, TX (SXSW) @ Central Presbyterian Church (Red Ryder Showcase – 12:30 AM)
Sat, August 27 Madison, WI @ 46th Annual Orton Park Festival

Buy: Great Lake Swimmers – Lost Channels

Each week we highlight the new releases that we recommend. Below, find our picks for this week. Drop a comment and let us know what records you’re picking up this week.

Devotchka – 100 Lovers [Buy]
Video: Devotchka – “All The Sand In The Sea”
Video: Devotchka – “100 Other Lovers”

The Rural Alberta Advantage – Departing [Buy]
MP3: The Rural Alberta Advantage – “North Star”
Video: The Rural Alberta Advantage – “Stamp”

Middle Brother – Middle Brother [Buy]
MP3: Middle Brother – “Me Me Me”
MP3: Middle Brother – “Middle Brother”

Lucinda Williams – Blessed [Buy]
Video: Lucinda Williams – “Blessed”

I’m really hoping my schedule allows me the opportunity to attend the Wilco curated Solid Sound Festival, which takes places at Mass MoCA in North Adams, MA on June 24-26, 2011. The festival entertainment line-up was announced today that includes a diverse collection of music, comedy and art.

Solid Sound 2011 Festival Line-Up:

Wilco (Friday + Saturday headlining sets)
The Levon Helm Band
Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth)
Pillow Wand (Nels Cline & Thurston Moore duo)
Glenn Kotche
The Autumn Defense
Pronto
Comedy Cabaret curated by John Hodgman featuring Wyatt Cenac, Eugene Mirman and Morgan Murphy
Syl Johnson & The Sweet Divines
Dave Douglas & Brass Ecstasy
Handsome Family
Liam Finn
Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion
JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound
Here We Go Magic
Sic Alps
Purling Hiss
Story Pirates

Tickets for the three-day festival are $124.50 and on sale now at solidsoundfestival.com. Price includes admission to festival and museum, service fees and designated festival parking.

The Rural Alberta Advantage played a fantastic live session on World Cafe. We’re presenting the band’s Madison and Milwaukee shows later this month.

Jessica Lea Mayfield performs “Our Hearts Are Wrong” on Letterman.

The Felice Brothers will release their fourth full-length album Celebration, Florida on May 10th, 2011 via Fat Possum.

Daytrotter has sessions with Menomena and Kasey Anderson.

Damien Jurado performs a Tiny Desk Concert for NPR.

New York Times reports that “Investors Are Drawn Anew to Digital Music.”

Pitchfork has a video of La Sera’s “Devil’s Hearts Grow Gold.”

A lot of highly anticipated new releases are available for a “First Listen” at NPR. We highly recommend you have a listen to the new offerings from Wye Oak, The Mountain Goats and Kurt Vile. In addition, they’re holding a “Listening Party” today at 1 p.m. CST of R.E.M.’s entire new album, Collapse Into Now.