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The Magic Numbers managed to get more publicity by stomping off of Top of The Pops this weekend, than they would have done had they actually played.

A sign of how far the show has fallen?

Story : NME

Catbirdseat pointed out a few new and interesting labels that have joined the RIAA recently, including Absolutely Kosher, Spinart, Lookout!, Hush and New West.

Interesting. Verrrrrrrrrrrry interesting.

UPDATE: This isn’t exactly what it looks like. Read the update here.

This is one of my favorite sites to get a nice snapshot of what people are saying about albums.

Media company CNET Networks Inc. on Monday said it has acquired Metacritic Inc. and its entertainment review Web site for an undisclosed amount … Metacritic.com — visited by nearly 170,000 unique visitors per month — helps consumers make informed decisions about how to spend their entertainment dollars and time.

The site provides summaries of what critics are saying about the latest films, videos, music, games and books, and scores each into an overall grade, so users can gauge the critical consensus at a glance. (full story)

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I’m in NJ for the week taking care of some family business. Got here Saturday morning.

On Saturday I saw a bunch of Japanese bands @ the Knitting Factory. Some were amazing, some were bad, I’ll be damned if I know the names of any of them. I really should look it up.

Last night, while most people were rocking to MIA in Central Park, I went to a Polka Concert in my hometown of Clifton, NJ where the average age was 65. HOW YOU LIKE ME NOW?

Sadly, Brooklyn Vegan was not at the show taking pix.

Ibrahim Ferrer, the Cuban vocalist who emerged from obscurity to become a breakout star with the Buena Vista Social Club, died Saturday in Havana. He was 78. (full story)

Unfortunately, it’s for one-night only. The band will be one of many taking part in the Flower Booking 15 year anniversary shows taking place in November at the Metro in Chicago. Jimmy Eat World, Local H and other scheduled to appear.

• Rogue Wave / Fruit Bats Fall Tour
  Fruit Bats put on one of my favorite concerts ever.
  (tags: music tour)
• Interview with the Zombies
  (tags: music)

Live performances and interview with Ted Leo on NPR’s the World Cafe.

Donewaiting.com’s never ending love of Mr. Leo is well documented.

• Swizzle-Stick.com Relaunches, Again
  Chip’s posted up a site in advance of the new new new new site.
  (tags: music ohio)
• Sleater-Kinney Go into ‘The Woods’
  NPR talks to the band.
  (tags: music npr)

Okay folks, the new Sigur Ros is out there for all of you who like to preview before purchasing.

This short review by Paul has made me so excited about the album I can’t even handle it.