Arcade Fire announces 3rd album
The upcoming album from Montreal indie rockers the Arcade Fire will give listeners a taste of adolescent life in the suburbs. cbc.ca |
In Alabama, Jimmy Buffett Sings to Woo Tourists
Jimmy Buffett and other performers play a benefit concert to help Gulf Shores, Ala., endure the ill effects of the BP oil spill. feeds.nytimes.com |
Ottawa Reggae Festival cancels final day
Ottawa music fans are looking for refunds after the city's annual reggae festival cancelled its third and final day of performances on Sunday after word that big-name acts Sean Paul and Ky-mani Marley had pulled out. cbc.ca |
Sara Bareilles Tops Billboard Chart
Ms. Bareilles's second release, "Kaleidoscope Heart" (Epic) sold 90,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan, beating out Eminem, Katy Perry, Disturbed and several new releases. feeds.nytimes.com |
Music Review: Practice Gets Group Back to Carnegie
The Parker Quartet, which made a strong impression at Weill Recital Hall five years ago, was back on Friday night after lots of hard work. feeds.nytimes.com |