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It’s a shame we haven’t mentioned this sooner, but for those still unaware, Polyvinyl recently released a split 7” from the Deerhoof and David Bazan. It’s available in clear blue, and both songs can be streamed on the Polyvinyl site. [link]

IFC has debuted the Aaron Himes-directed video for John K. Samson’s “Longitudinal Centre,” off his first solo album Provincial. I have nothing clever to say here, only praise for what is an exceptional album made by one of the greatest lyricists around. I mean, he made me cry with a song petitioning for the induction of a player into the hockey hall of fame. Just… what? [link]

Mute has announced the launch of new label/imprint Liberation Technologies. According to Mute, the LT will work with “highly distinctive and pioneering electronic musicians” and will hold “statement design, a commitment to vinyl product and inventive methods of releasing each work” of great import.” Their first will release will be Spring EP from King Felix (hailing from my favorite town) on March 9th. [link]

Well, this fairly made my month. Norah Jones and Danger Mouse apparently hit it off while making ROME, so much so that the former brought in the latter for the entirety of the creation of Jones’ upcoming album Little Broken Hearts. The two share all song-writing credits and most of the instrumental duties, with Burton also doing the production for the album (a given, really). The album will be out this spring on Blue Note and EMI, and if it isn’t excellent I will eat this awful laptop. [link]

Courtesy of Absolute Punk, we know that the new Rocky Votolato album, Television of Saints, will be out April 3rd, plus a few other things revealed in the interview [link]. His track with Matt Pond off that record, “Little Spring,” is streaming now. [link]

In case you weren’t aware, everyone’s really excited for Reign of Terror. So you’ve probably seen the video for Sleigh Bells’ “Comeback Kid” already (directed by Gregory Kohn band member Derrick Miller). I just have one thing to say. Mustard flip. Mustard flip! [link]

Stones Throw have announced that they’ll be hopping on the latest trend in in the promotion and releasing of new music, digital subscription services. Stone’s Throw Digital Discography will, for $10 a month, provide subscribers with “every new Stones Throw album, single and EP as they are released, select music from the catalog, and exclusive advance material.” You can find the rest of the info on the site; I haven’t personally tried out any of the subscription services yet (such as those from Matador or Joyful Noise) but with the quality of Stones Throw’s releases, this is one as enticing as any. [link]

Suis La Lune, one of the premier screamo bands active today and yet another example of the wonders of Sweden, have joined Topshelf Records for the release of their upcoming LP Riala. This is a fairly fitting match, to say the least. [link]

Spirit of Talk Talk, why do you taunt me. It is “the definitive visual companion to the Talk Talk legend,” a creation that sounds absolutely riveting. It will collect all forms of visual, Talk Talk-related art that James Marsh created, including cover art and concept sketches, and also including lyrics handwritten by Mark Hollis and 80+ contributions those inspired by the music and art of Talk Talk. Much more info about the book can be found at the official site. [link]

- Tyler Hanan