The Swell Season are following the success of their Oscar-winning soundtrack for the film 'Once' with a new record, 'Strict Joy,' out on September 29.

Pearl Jam have announced fall tour dates in Philadelphia, San Diego, Seattle, and Los Angeles in support of their September 20th release 'Backspacer.'

ATP New York 2009 have announced additional acts to their September 12 line-up, including Sufjan Stevens' first announced U.S. show in over two years, as well as Crystal Castles and Super Furry Animals.

Sufjan Stevens has also announced the release of the LP 'Run Rabbit Run,' a string opus reworking of his 2001 album 'Enjoy your Rabbit.'

On Monday, July 13, North Carolina Public Radio's 'The State of Things' will premiere an acoustic performance by Superchunk to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of Merge Records.

Metallica are releasing a live DVD of their July 7 performance in France.