The Pipettes Kick Off Rescheduled Tour
Remember when the Pipettes postponed all those North American tour dates and how heartbroken you were that it would be forever before you got a chance to see the well-patterned ladies in person, only to have your sense of right restored when they quickly rescheduled them?
Well, now's your chance to forget the incident ever happened, as the Pipettes commence their North American takeover tonight, October 25, in Los Angeles. Armed with a new color scheme to complement their trusty polka dots, they'll tour here for a month before hopping over to Japan and, later, Australia for some intercontinental live action.
NOTE: The San Diego show has been canceled due to the fires. [MORE...]
Mac McCaughan Discusses "Future of Radio" in Senate
As evidenced by the cover of the most recent Portastatic record, Mac McCaughan can rock a suit even in the most adverse conditions. And while his appearance yesterday, October 24, in Congress was hardly Armageddon, he still performed stylishly under pressure.The Superchunk/Portastatic frontman and Merge label head spoke to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation at a hearing called "The Future of Radio" (unrelated to the House of Representatives' Girl Talk-referencing copyright hearing). According to the Committee's website, the purpose of the hearing was to "assess the state of innovation and competition in the radio market."
McCaughan's testimony stressed the important role non-commercial radio has in introducing independent musicians to wider audiences, citing Merge cases like the Arcade Fire and Spoon, both of whom had albums debut in the Billboard Top Ten this year. He also touched on the power of the internet and the need to maintain network neutrality so that commercial and technological experimentation can continue.
Toward the end of his testimony, McCaughan urged the Committee to resist corporate pressure to loosen ownership restrictions in order to avoid a potential media monopoly: "It's been widely reported that the FCC is considering altering the media ownership rules again and loosening the local ownership caps to allow major radio groups to buy even more stations in each market. No matter what your tastes in entertainment or news, if you value localism, competition and diversity, Congress and the FCC must recognize that further deregulation is not the answer."
He concluded by saying, "Artists who thrive outside of the commercial realm depend on and deserve open access to public platforms such as the airwaves and the internet. Likewise, communities and citizens should have access to localized and diverse media. This is not just a means of doing business, but also an important facet of American life that needs to be nurtured and protected."
The testimony is available in PDF format here and as a streaming video here; we recommend checking the whole thing out, even if only for fashion tips.
Xiu Xiu Reveal New Album Details
Photo by Kathryn YuBoy sopranos and sad pony guerilla girls, rejoice: Women As Lovers, the latest LP from the weirdest of all warblers Jamie Stewart and his Xiu Xiu, can be yours January 29 from Kill Rock Stars.
The Lovers sessions were held between what has of late become the definitive Xiu Xiu lineup: Stewart of course, longtime collaborator Caralee McElroy, Ches Smith on drums, and Devin Hoff on bass. The disc-- which features previously mentioned contributions from Deerhoof's John Dieterich, Swans/Angels of Light's Michael Gira, and saxophonist Howard Wiley, plus mixing from Deerhoof's Greg Saunier-- purports itself to be "more approachable or communicative on a basic human level" than any Xiu Xiu banger that's proceeded it, which we're guessing means at least a 15% increase in the "empassioned yelp" quotient. Should be fun!
In other Xiu Xiu news, that Polaroid book of theirs just got bumped back to next month. Can't rush art, I suppose. [MORE...]
OiNK Founder: "I Haven't Done Anything Wrong"
Tuesday, we reported that 24-year-old Middlesborough, England resident Alan Ellis-- founder and key operator of the recently terminated music torrent portal OiNK-- had been brought in for police questioning regarding his involvement in the site, which directed users to untold amounts of illegal and, in some cases, pre-release music files.Ellis, out on two months' police bail following his arrest and detainment on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud and copyright infringement, spoke to Britain's The Daily Telegraph newspaper about the recent charges (via Idolator). Though Ellis declined to comment on the donations he accepted from OiNK users, he insisted, "I haven't done anything wrong. I don't believe my website breaks the law. They don't understand how it works." He added, "When I set up the site I didn't think I was doing anything illegal and I still don't," and that, since "there is no music sold on the site," it shouldn't be a target of investigation.
Ellis went on to mention that "people who download music also buy CDs as well. A lot of people download music on the internet to get a taste of it and then later buy the CD. But I don't sell music to people, I just direct them to it. If somebody wants to illegally download music they are going to do it whether my site is there or not." He went on to forecast that "if this goes to court it is going to set a huge precedent. It will change the internet as we know it."
On a roll, Ellis continued. "My site is no different to something like Google. If Google directed someone to a site [where] they can illegally download music, [Google is] doing the same as what I have been accused of. I am not making any OiNK users break the law. People don't pay to use the site."
As for any former OiNK users wondering whether to start sleeping with one eye open, well, perhaps. Sadly, Ellis' quote above indicates he may be suggesting that, yes, OiNK users are breaking the law but he himself is merely a middleman. A message on the OiNK homepage reads "A criminal investigation continues into the identities and activities of the site's users." Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Cleveland (England) police-- who handled Ellis' case-- told the Telegraph that "it is too early to tell if we will go after individuals, it all depends on what we find."
Goldfrapp Wrap LP; Gregory, Portishead's Utley Collab
Just in case you'd gotten to worrying Goldfrapp rode a white horse off into the sunset, put those fears to rest; they may not have graced the Pitchfork news pages in a little while, but truth told, the pair has been hard at work on their fourth LP, the follow-up to 2005's Supernature. And guess what? C'est fini!But don't take our word for it. Here's the band, via MySpace: "We have finally emerged from our beavering hole in Somerset and have an album! Hooray! Feels really good to have finished it and we can't wait for you to hear what we have been doing.
"It's very different to Supernature, so it might come as a bit of a shock to some of you. We had fun making it and loved doing something that is in complete contrast to the last album, even though sometimes it took a bit of courage to steer as far away as we did on some of the tunes. It's come from the heart and was made with love so we hope you will be into it too."
Considering the stylistic miles between Felt Mountain and Black Cherry, think we can handle a few more "shocks" and "complete contrasts" from these guys.
No more details just yet, but Goldfrapp do promise a website update soon, so keep clicking. And, while you're at it, check this: Goldfrapp's Will Gregory has put together an original score for Victor Sjöström's 1924 film He Who Gets Slapped and rallied together some special friends to premiere it.
Portishead's Adrian Utley and others will join Gregory for two December events showcasing the new score; catch those with but a click. [MORE...]
"Severe Illness" Tanks Underworld Tour
2007 hasn't been terribly kind to Underworld. While this year has allowed the UK electronic duo to release its latest opus and first album proper in five years-- Oblivion With Bells-- it also left member Rick Smith injured in a riot, and has now dealt the band another fateful hand: according to a statement from Underworld, the remainder of their European Oblivion tour is off."It is with great regret that we have had to pull out of the European leg of the current Underworld tour due to severe illness in the band," reads the statement. "More details will follow, but in the meantime, we appreciate your patience and understanding."
It is unknown at this time whether the "severe illness" in question is connected to Smith's riot injury.
The cancelled dates, recounted below, would have begun October 26 in Munich and wrapped up November 10 in Ghent, Belgium. A run of late November dates in Asia is still on for the moment. [MORE...]
Tapes 'n Tapes' Grier Checks in From the Studio
Band recording sophmore album with Dave Fridmann
Tapes 'n Tapes with Dave Fridmann. [Photos by Liz Hart]
To follow up a debut record like the The Loon-- a rickety, rambling rave-up indomitably awash in influence and promise-- takes focus, pluck, and one hell of a good drum mic. With all that (and a boatload of affability to boot) in their corner, Tapes 'n Tapes hunkered down in esteemed producer Dave Fridmann's Tarbox Road Studios in Cassadaga, New York to record their second album.
Pitchfork got Josh "Tapes 1" Grier on the phone from Tarbox to chat about the recording process, the new tunes, and, of course, blogging.
Fans can get a taste of the new material when Tapes 'n Tapes play their only scheduled show at the moment: November 30 at the Triple Rock in their hometown of Minneapolis.
Pitchfork: So what's the biggest difference between the recording of this album and the last one?
Grier: The last one we recorded in a friend of ours' unfinished basement studio, and this one we're recording in a proper studio. I guess that's the biggest difference.
Pitchfork: Does that lend a certain professionalism to the proceedings?
Grier: It's cool to be able to be at a studio where you're living there and work on stuff all day and mess around with it and work on stuff all night if you want to. But after the first couple weeks of doing it, I was definitely ready to be done in the studio for a little bit. I was like, "How many more times can we go through these songs and mess around with stuff?"
Jeremy Hanson hits the synthesizers
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Charalambides Ready Likeness LP, Tour
We've been led to believe (by the press release) that Likeness, the new Charalambides LP, is going to sound just a bit different than its predecessor, 2005's A Vintage Burden. Gone is the "warm psych" of the last LP, replaced by the "lush and layered vocal strata" of Christina Carter's more recent solo LPs, and a "chillier, more abrasive" guitar tone throughout.Lyrically, the disc takes a left turn, too, as it mines American public domain tunes, reconsituting the words to fit current political themes. Honestly, from this lot, anything short of an hour-long cover of "Gimme More" won't cause us to bat an eye. Likeness is out October 29 on Kranky.
Charalambides have also lined up a sizable tour with Alasdair Roberts, which kicks off November 2 in Somerville, Massachusetts. Before that, however, Tom and Christina will walk separate paths. Tom plays a trio of shows later this week, while Christina-- along with Heather Leigh Murray, as Scorces-- is following some guy around for a little while. Or is it the other way around? [MORE...]
The Valerie Project Reveal LP Details, More Dates
Dear the Valerie Project, please do Bill & Ted next!
The Valerie Project translates to double LP and single CD the group's previously reported live soundtrack to 1970 Czech film Valerie and Her Week of Wonders. The film is only the first the group plans to tackle, and they will continue to accompany it live this fall at a handful of performances. Those begin October 28 in New York City. [MORE...]
Ex-Fugazi Roundup: Evens Tour, Joe Lally Tour/LP
Recent web rumors of Ian MacKaye's demise proved graciously premature (thanks, Reaper!), and in the spirit of not being among the spirits, Ian and Amy Farina-- the Evens, when coupled as such-- will set out on a fall tour next month.For a couple weeks, they'll take those knotty melodies from one coast to another before scooting back home to D.C. A few dates are TBA at the moment, but Dischord's tour page tends to be quite vigilant about updates; bookmark it.
Alas, the trek home's more of the plant-watering variety, not the Fugazi-reuniting variety I wish I were writing about. Of more than a little consolation is a tour from MacKaye's fellow ex-Kill Taker Joe Lally, who's taking his band for a spin around Italy right now. He'll embark on a journey along the West Coast of North America in early November.
Lally's dates fall around the release of Nothing Is Underrated, his second "solo" album, due November 19 from Dischord. Solo in quotes because like last year's There to Here, this one features a bunch of guests, including MacKaye and fellow ex-Fugaziperson Guy Picciotto (these two also produce). So where's Mr. Canty? Busy with Burn to Shine, one supposes. [MORE...]
Flaming Lips Do Another Song for a Movie Soundtrack
Add Zaireeka parties
The new track "Love the World You Find" will be included in the Zach Helm-helmed, "Natalie Portman runs an enchanted toy store" movie Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium. The fittingly Lips-ian flick, which also stars Dustin Hoffman and Jason Bateman, hits theaters November 16, though Varese Sarabande will drop the soundtrack November 13.
The Lips have also added a number of "Zaireeka Parties" to their previously announced pair of 'em, at which the notoriously hard-to-play LP-- recently expanded to a fifth disc for its tenth birthday-- will be presented in all its stupendous synchronicity. There's nothing like the simple joy of hearing "track number two, CD number three" with a room full of puzzled potheads. And, hey, lil' Wayne's gonna (virtually) be there!
In other Flaming Lips news, how many other bands do you know with a Halloween parade, a Christmas flick, and their very own alley? Not enough, friends. Not enough by half. [MORE...]
GZA Added to Portishead ATP, Doing Swords in London
Photo by Karra McDonald
See, sometimes, you've gotta flash 'em back, take folks back to the source, so forth. GZA's been up to a lot of that sort of thing this year, what with the Wu's forthcoming 8 Diagrams LP and his performances of his classic 1995 album Liquid Swords at this summer's Pitchfork fest and in NYC in December. So it's no shock that All Tomorrow's Parties will give the Genius a couple more opportunities to brandish his swords on the other side of the pond.
First up, GZA is among those who have been added to the sold out, Portishead-curated ATP Nightmare Before Christmas fest. Joining GZA and the already stellar lineup will be Madlib, Silver Apples, Oren Ambarchi, John Parish, and many others. They'll converge on Minehead, England the weekend of December 7-9.
Of note: GZA's set at the Nightmare Before Christmas will not be a front-to-back performance of Liquid Swords. Though I'd be willing to bet money on him doing at least three songs from that album. Takers? Raekwon, put your hand down.
On the evening of December 9, GZA will bid a fond farewell to Butlin's Minehead resort, head into the big city, and swing Liquid Swords in its entirety at London's Koko. But apart from a nap and perhaps a quick game of chess, it'll be back on the plane ASAP, as he'll have those New York dates to attend to. Busy guy, that GZA. [MORE...]
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- Boris Smile for New Album
- U.S. Gets Hey Willpower [ft. Imperial Teen, Tussle] LP
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- Forrest, Lucky Dragons Do Deathbomb Arc Tape Club
- Hot Chip, Optimo, Studio, Maps Remix Love Is All
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- Morrissey Signs to Polydor/Decca in UK
- Photos: Los Campesinos! / The Most Serene Republic [Los Angeles, CA; 11/27/07]
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- The Big Sleep Record Forever, Tour With Thermals
- Black Lips Announce Huge 2008 Tour
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- New My Bloody Valentine Album: Not Digital-Only
- Fogarino/Franklin's Setting Suns EP Finally Emerges
- Crystal Castles Reveal Debut LP Details
- The Rumble Strips Postpone U.S. Dates
- Interpol Live, Remix EPs Available Right Now
- Radiohead Announce First 2008 Dates
- Kanye West Makes Nice With Evel Knievel
- Bright Eyes' Oberst Forms Band With M. Ward?
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- Lavender Diamond Join Traveling John Waters Xmas
- Arcade Fire Add More 2008 Dates
- Coil Issue Naples as Vinyl Box Set With Bonus LP
- Weezer LP6 Site Declared Hoax, Alone Pushed Back
- Simian Mobile Disco Hustle Into 2008 With More Shows
- R.E.M.'s Mills Plays New Orleans Charity Event in D.C.
- Herbert Seeks Phoned-In Vocals for New Big Band LP
- Un-T.V. Eye: November 26-December 3, 2007
- Richard Hawley Steps Out on Stage and Screen
- The Clean Plan Some Shows
- James Murphy, Nelly Furtado on Fucked Up Holiday 7"
- Wu-Tang Clan Reveal 8 Diagrams Tracklist, Add Dates
- Morrissey Plans 2008 Gigs
- Photos: Dinosaur Jr. [Boston, MA; 11/24/07]
- My Bloody Valentine Plan Digital Self-Release for LP
- DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist Join for "Hard Sell" Tour
- Ellen Page Talks Juno Soundtrack, Kimya Dawson
- New Pornographers Host XM Show, Issue iTunes Single
- Prefuse 73, Books, Petra Haden Rework Cornelius on EP
- Baroness Roll Over East Coast on Tour
- Horse Feathers Sign to Kill Rock Stars
- Lookout, the Next Silver Jews LP Has a Title
- DMC, De La Soul, Raekwon Play Jam Master Jay Benefit
- Circulatory System, Daedelus, Liz Janes Play Athens Fest
- Bruce Springsteen and Band Add Even More 2008 Dates
- Justice, Peaches, 2 Live Crew, A-Trak Do NYE in L.A.
- Bat for Lashes Drop iTunes EP With Plaid Remix
- Michael Showalter Talks Sandwiches, State Reunion
- Tim Hecker Preps New Vinyl EP
- The Mountain Goats Reveal New Album
- Wu-Tang Clan Plot Winter Diagrams Tour
- Dresden Dolls Tour, Amanda Palmer Goes Solo on LP
- The Walkmen Stroll Into 2008 With Live Dates
- Photos: Peter Moren (of Peter Bjorn and John) [New York, NY; 11/19/07]
- Joe Lally/Capillary Action Gear Stolen in San Francisco
- NIN Remix Site Halted by Universal Music Group
- Gang of Four Share Demos, Plan EP
- The Kooks Head to the U.S. on Tour
- Mountain Goats, Magnetic Fields, Cursive Do Noise Pop
- Un-T.V. Eye: November 19-25, 2007
- Bjork Adds More 2008 Dates, Plots New Single
- Deerhunter "Going on Hiatus"
- Kanye, Rapture, Pharoahe Monch Play Good Vibrations
- Bodies of Water Sign to Secretly Canadian
- Sian Alice Group Prep Debut LP for Social Registry
- Obscure French Synth-Wave Collected on Comp
- Photos: Spiritualized [New York, NY; 11/16/07]
- Of Montreal Do New Ad, Barnes Talks Selling Out
- Photos: Black Kids [Athens, GA; 11/16/07]
- Blood Meridian Seek to Liquidate Paris on New Disc
- Interpol / Kosheen Artwork: More Than Coincidence?
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- Jack White, Bob Dylan Rework Hank Williams Lyrics
- Deerhoof, Milk Man Artist Team for Artsy Gig
- Asobi Seksu, White Rabbits on Gigantic Singles Series
- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Add 2008 Gigs
- Spoon Close Out 2007 With More Dates
- Ramones, Big Star, Mary Weiss on Norton Singles Comp
- Gibbard, Decemberists, McKay Play Aimee Mann Xmas
- Band of Horses Turn Down Wal-Mart TV Ad
- Stones Throw Roster Kicks Off B-Ball Tour
- White Williams Announces 2008 Tour
- My Bloody Valentine Add Reunion Gigs
- Lupe Fiasco Reveals The Cool Tracklist
- Smashing Pumpkins Extend Tour
- Daniel Johnston Drops Vinyl, Sends Found to U.S.
- Howlin Rain Sign to American Recordings, Prep LP
- Pixies Tribute LP Out Digitally, CD Due Soon
- P.T. Anderson/Elliott Smith Film to Surface in 2008?
- Modest Mouse/Built to Spill Covers LP in the Works
- The Fiery Furnaces Add More North American Dates
- Interpol Add 2008 Dates
- Regina Spektor Collapses Before Nashville Gig
- Photos: Kevin Drew with Emily Haines, Scott Kannberg, and Friends [New York, NY; 11/14/07]
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- Kate Bush Records New Song for Soundtrack
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- Hot Chip, Kelley Polar Remix Caribou on New Single
- Psych Pop Rarities Collected in Remastered Rubble Box
- Richard Swift Embraces Science, Technology on New LP
- Photos: Black Dice / No Age / Mika Miko [Los Angeles, CA; 11/13/07]
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- Coyote Reveal Outsides on New Album
- Cadence Weapon Births Afterparty Babies on New LP
- Numero Group Revisits Miami on Latest Soul Comp
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- Andrew Bird Drops Tour EP, Adds Dates
- Tweedy, McGuinn, Some Mekons Play School Benefit
- Phil Elverum Cancels Remaining Mount Eerie Dates
- T.I. Speaks Out in Video Statement, Names New LP
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- Photos: Jay-Z [Baltimore, MD; 11/09/07]
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- Dan Deacon Reveals Ultimate Reality Tour Details
- The Band's Levon Helm Helps Ida Prepare Prayers
- Photos: The Walkmen [San Diego, CA; 11/10/07]
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- Los Campesinos! Name Album, Add 2008 Dates
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- Un-T.V. Eye: November 12-18, 2007
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- Photos: Menomena / Illinois [Boston, MA; 11/09/07]
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- Kelley Stoltz Serves Up Sounds for Sub Pop
- Donda West, Mother of Kanye, Dead at 58
- Weezer Announce Release Date for New Album
- Radiohead Announce North America Rainbows Release
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- Broken Social Scenesters on New Jason Collett Album
- Photos: Battles / Caribou / White Williams [Chicago, IL; 11/08/07]
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- Polvo Reunite for All Tomorrow's Parties
- Dirty Projectors Take on More Touring
- Goldfrapp Reveal Seventh Tree Tracklist
- Trans Am Hit the Road With Tool
- Sharon Jones Adds Dates, Great Debaters OST Revealed
- Whitest Boy Alive Issue Dreams in the UK via Modular
- Sufjan Announces Christmas Song Exchange Contest
- The Go! Team Plot "Wrath of Marcie" Single
- Unreleased 1978 Talking Heads Live Cut on KALX 7"
- Nirvana's Novoselic Blogs, Talks Anarchy, "Teen Spirit"
- My Brightest Diamond Kicks Off Tour Tonight
- Radiohead Doing Something on the Web in Two Hours
- Ghostface Unveils Big Doe Tracklist, Guests, Cover Art
- Pitchfork: The Survey!
- Blood Brothers Break Up, For Real This Time
- Soulwax Roughed Up by Bouncers in Liverpool
- Hold Steady, Husker Du Guys in Replacements Book
- Report: I'm Not There: In Concert [New York, NY; 11/07/07]
- Lily Allen to Host TV Show on BBC Three
- Vampire Weekend Reveal Debut Album Details
- Radiohead Reveal UK Rainbows Release Date, Single
- Another Devendra Banhart Art Exhibit
- Handsome Furs Revive Touring Plague
- Cat Power Covers Lil Wayne on Updated Jukebox
- Thurston, Pornos, Liars, Deerhunter Do Barcelona Fest
- Franz's Thomson Drums Up Domino 7" With Correcto
- Vincent Gallo, Hole's Eric Erlandson Form Improv Act
- New My Bloody Valentine Album Due This Year??
- Electrelane Go on “Indefinite Hiatus”
- Hot Chip Line Up 2008 Dates
- Tokyo Police Club, Vampire Weekend Play Charity Concert in Memory of Ra Ra Riot's John Pike
- Radiohead Box Set: Label's Idea, Not Band's
- Sub Pop Opens Digital Download Store
- Lily Allen, Lingerie Model
- Girl Talk Tours Into 2008
- Hello, Blue Roses [ft. Dan Bejar] Reveal LP Details
- Wilco Add Bonus Tracks to Sky Blue Sky
- Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Singles Comp Due Soon
- Faint Guitarist's Metal Side Project Preps LP for Relapse
- Del the Funky Homosapien Signs to Def Jux for New LP
- Ghostface Doll Finally Available
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- Photos: Pylon [Atlanta, GA; 11/01/07]
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- White Stripes Ready New Mystery Songs, Collab, Video
- Sufjan Stevens Tours Australia, Japan in January
- Photos: SunnO))) / Jesu [Portland, OR; 11/03/07]
- Carrie Brownstein Blogs for NPR
- Weller, Coxon, Rourke, Ditto Do Wacky Charity Collab
- PJ Harvey Preps "Piano" Single, Plays Shows
- Photos: Modest Mouse / Man Man [Edmonton, Alberta; 11/03/07]
- Un-T.V. Eye: November 5-11, 2007
- Photos: ATP Presents Release the Bats [London, England; 11/02/07]
- Franz Ferdinand Subject of New Book
- Yeasayer Close Out 2007 With Live Dates
- Photos: Fun Fun Fun Fest [Austin, TX; 11/03 - 11/04/07]
- Loney, Dear's Sologne Reissued in the States
- Grizzly Bear, Belle & Sebastian Members <3 the City
- The Magnetic Fields Announce 2008 Dates
- Radiohead's First Seven LPs Collected in Box Set
- Bjork, Sufjan, Newsom, Brian Wilson Play Sydney Fest
- Andrew W.K., Malajube, Bon Iver Do Madison Pop Fest
- Man Man Sign to Anti- Records
- Mount Eerie Unleashes Massive Photo Tome With LP
- Richard Youngs Preps Response for Jagjaguwar
- Morrissey Close to New Label Deal, Plans New LP, Tour
- Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Dig in for New LP
- New From Dust-to-Digital: Field Recordings, Tuvan Throat Singing, Global Music, Old Music
- Califone Hit the Road With Iron & Wine
- A Place to Bury Strangers Add Dates to Tour
- Suicide, Liquid Liquid on Downtown 81 Soundtrack
- Destroyer, Black Mountain Play Scratch Records Parties
- Oldham, Sweeney, W.K. on Baby Dee's Drag City Debut
- YACHT, Islands, Elverum Bring Noodles to NYC
- Sonic Youth, Low Play Don't Look Back Down Under
- Bright Eyes Guys Help Lightspeed Champ Cross Bridge
- Thao Nguyen Signs to Kill Rock Stars for Second LP
- Photos: World Premiere of Sufjan Stevens' "BQE" [Brooklyn, NY; 11/01/07]
- Dominik Eulberg to Issue Bionik in December
- Dirty on Purpose Decide They Like Bees on New EP
- Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks Name New Album
- Photos: Ted Leo and the Pharmacists / The Pogues [Los Angeles, CA; 10/31/07]
- Everything You Wanted to Know About Sufjan's "BQE"
- Chamberlin Sick, Pumpkins Reschedule Dates
- Daniel Johnston, Lightning Bolt's Chippendale Show Art
- Darnielle Writes About Sabbath, Drew Daniel Writes About Throbbing Gristle, Plus More 33 1/3 Series News
- Decemberists Cancel Rest of "Long and Short of It" Tour
- The Rumble Strips Come to America
- Michaels Showalter & Ian Black Tour Together
- Interpol Expand Love With DVD, Prep Single
- Photos: M.I.A. [Atlanta, GA; 10/31/07]
- Isis 10th Anniversary Bash: Two Singles, One Tour
- Reactivated Pylon Embark on Fall Tour
- Photos: The B-52's / The Rapture [New York, NY; 10/31/07]
- Robert Pollard Attack! Two More LPs, Art Show/Book
- Lil Wayne Precedes Tha Carter III With Leak
- Photos: The Hold Steady / Art Brut [Chicago, IL; 10/31/07]
- Feist, Kevin Drew, Okkervil, Deacon Play Laneway Fest
- Ex-Ramones Manager/Seymour Stein's Ex-Wife Slain
- Thrill Jockey Reveals Chicago Anniversary Bash Details
- PB&J;'s Peter Moren Reveals More Solo Album Details
- The Shins Cover Magnetic Fields on New Single