James Murphy will be working with Arcade Fire on their upcoming album. Read more…

By Amber Kong Posted in News Arcade Fire, James Murphy

You can’t believe everything you read on the Internet, but Arcade Fire’s Twitter tells no lies. Recent tweets confirmed the bands covert operation to perform a secret concert for friends and family. The real treat was for the ears of the audience members as they debuted some new songs. Read on for more details.

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By Antoinette Ochoa Posted in News Arcade Fire

The ever eccentric Sufjan Stevens has announced a Winter tour of Christmas sing-a-longs and a box set of new Christmas EPs. Read More for full information. Read more…

By Nick Moffitt Posted in News Arcade Fire, Sufjan Stevens, the National

Intel and Vice’s global arts and technology driven event will be in Paris, France showcasing filmmaker Chris Milk’s works from June 19th through the 24^th at the Centquatre. He will be showcasing his “The Treachery of Sanctuary,” which is a large-scaled interactive triptych and is powered by the viewers and motion-sensing kinetics, along with a brand new studio produced, custom light show by 1024 Architecture with featured music by Jamie xx, Four Tet and Caribou, running on real time to their shows. Read more…

By Rei Nishimoto Posted in News Arcade Fire, Chris Milk, Coachella, Intel, Phillippe Zdar, Social Print Studio

News has it that Arcade Fire’s Owen Pallet will be featured on Linkin Park’s forthcoming album. Although the album hasn’t been given an official title yet, it is set to be released this upcoming June. More details after the jump.

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By Carey Uhl Posted in News Arcade Fire, Linkin Park

Fans can expect both a tribute album and a book in celebration of Talk Talk’s 30th anniversary. Though the British synth-pop band hasn’t been around for quite some time, these releases should spark the interest of old and new fans alike.  As reported by Pitchfork, both the album and book will have a host of noteworthy collaborators.  More details after the jump.

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By Carey Uhl Posted in News Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene, Granddaddy, Talk Talk

Joined by the likes of Arcade Fire and Beck, Neil Young’s 25th annual Bridge School Benefit this past weekend held host to an impeccable entourage of musical acts.  Organized by Young, the benefit is an annual concert series he puts on to help fund The Bridge School, an educational center for children with speech and physical impairment.

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By Patrick Cowles Posted in News Arcade Fire, Beck, Bridge School Benefit, Neil Young

Neil Young’s legendary two-day acoustic festival has announced its lineup, featuring top acts Arcade Fire, Beck, Foo Fighters, and Mumford & Sons. Proceeds from the event benefit the Bridge School, a school for the physically and speech-impaired in Hillsborough, California. It will take place at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California on the weekend of October 22-23. Read more…

By Michelle Rick Posted in News Arcade Fire, Beck, Dave Matthews, Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Neil Young, Tony Bennett

The Polaris Prize has announced its short list, with names like Arcade Fire, Austra, and Braids among the contenders. The list, narrowed from 40 to 10 possible winners for the $30,000 Canadian prize, was released Wednesday. Read more…

By Michelle Rick Posted in News Arcade Fire, Austra, Braids, Polaris Prize

Releasing on DVD in just over a month, the Spike Jonze adaptation of Arcade Fire’s The Suburbs is available on MUBI.com today in full stream.  The 30 minute short film premiered at the South by Southwest Music and Film festival back in March.

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By Patrick Cowles Posted in News Arcade Fire, Scenes From the Suburbs, Spike Jonze, The Suburbs