The GQ Music Issue is out and features some great interviews with Stephen Malkmus, Beck, The Black Keys, Nick Low and many more!

Listen to The Zombies on NPR’s World Cafe.

Watch M83 and Zola Jesus Perform “Intro” Together in Los Angeles at Pitchfork.

Stereogum has videos of Feist On Kimmel.

Toro Y Moi performs “Light Black” for Pitchfork.TV.

I caught Wye Oak last night at the Parish in Austin. The band’s 2011 release, Civilian remains one of my favorites of the year. Thanks to a fan request the band returned for a encore to perform their cover of Danzig’s “Mother,” which first appeared here.

Grantland (my new favorite website) premiered the new video from Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks.

My Old Kentucky Blog shares a great new video from EMA, who also covers The Violent Femmes here.

Pitchfork reviews Dreamers of the Ghetto. Pick up their album Enemy/Lover. It’s available on vinyl for on $10 at Temporary Residence.

Speaking of vinyl, visit or label imprint, Ten Atoms, and check out our releases. We’ve recently released new albums from Sat. Nite Duets, Testa Rosa, Eric & Magill as well as a second pressing of Strand of Oaks Pope Killdragon.

I recommended it earlier this week, but once again have to say how much I’m enjoying Technicolor Teeth out of Appleton, WI. They have a 3-song digital EP available as a free download.

Speaking of new discoveries, check out Nick Waterhouse. I can highly recommend the tracks “I Can Only Give You Everything” and “Some Place.” If you like what you hear, check out his Is That Clear EP.

Real Estate’s new album Days is the first album I’ve heard by the band. I really like it and can point you to a full album stream of the new album at NPR.

I’m heading to CMJ in New York next week. Send me your showcase recommendations.

Check out Amazon’s 100 Albums For $5 for the month of October.

Listen to my October playlist on Spotify here.

Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks covered R.E.M.’s “Radio Free Europe” when they played Atlanta earlier this month.

The band found themselves playing in Milwaukee after the Brewers battled their way into the next round of the playoffs thanks to a clutch hit by Tony Plush. Playing what Malkmus referred to as a “fan appreciation night” you can check out videos from the Milwaukee show here.

NPR has an beautiful and engaging World Cafe session with Ryan Adams.

KEXP offers a first listen to a new James Blake track, Enough Thunder.

Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks play a New York City rooftop for Pitchfork.

Death Cab For Cutie perform “Stay Young, Go Dancing” on Letterman.

Stereogum has a Premature Evaluation of Björk’s Biophilia.

AV Club: They ain’t all beauties, but hey—they’re all right: 5 successful Springsteen covers

Stereogum premieres “Love Me More” from Roadside Graves. Their new album, We Can Take Care Of Ourselves arrives July 19th in digital and vinyl formats via Autumn Tone.

Pitchfork reports Stephen Malkmus returns with the Beck-Produced LP, Mirror Traffic.

My Old Kentucky Blog has a new song and video from Matt Bauer.

Watch Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy’s new video for “There Is No God.”

I’m spoiled because I work with them, but if you haven’t heard J. Roddy Walston & The Business head over to their new website and download new song, “Jesus Gonna Do His Best.”

I saw John Vanderslice last night and absolutely loved it. Going to be on a heavy kick for the remainder of this week. I was also extremely impressed by opener Daniel Hart.

Gillian Welch Is Back With New LP ‘The Harrow & The Harvest’ (via)

James Blake played a new song at Hollywood Forever Cemetery last night in LA (via)

NPR: Eddie Vedder On Giving The Ukulele A Turn In The Spotlight

Just got to the Lollapalooza media tent. It’s nice and comfortable in here, hot as hell outside. It’s gonna be an endurance test the rest of the day, with the sundown reward of seeing Radiohead for the second time this year. Alright, business first.

Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks will play the High Noon Saloon on Thursday, October 30th. Everyone loved their last time through the state at the Pabst, so here’s Madison’s chance to get in on the action. Blitzen Trapper will open the show.

Tickets: $16 Advance / $18 Day Of Show / 18+

Photo: Daniel Brielmaier
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