MP3- Sufjan Stevens

In July I posted about Sufjan's newest album, The BQE. If you haven't heard yet, a download of "Movement IV: Isorhythmic Night Dance with Interchanges" from the forthcoming album is available for streaming and download via Asthmatic Kitty Records. It starts off as a delicate and light-hearted instrumental piece. However, it picks up the pace towards the end with powerful sounds from the brass and wind sections. Upon listen, you can't help but wonder if you have been transported to the Baroque era.

Don't forget-- the album is set to be released on October 20th!

Pavement has reunited

One of the most relevant bands of the 1990s has re-emerged with news that Pavement fans across the globe have been waiting to hear since 1999- they're back!

The band, whose members haven't shared the stage since 1999, are scheduled to embark on a tour in 2010. However, only a few New York dates have been confirmed. According to Matador Records, this tour is not an indication that Pavement will be reuniting permanently. Regardless, I am glad that they have come back together, even if only for one last tour. Could this mean a headlining spot at Coachella 2010? Let's hope so!

Jay-Z loves Grizzly Bear

Recently, Jay-Z was spotted at a Grizzly Bear show. Let me start off by saying that people shouldn't be so shocked by it. Just because he comes from the hip-hop realm, by no means indicates that he can't and shouldn't enjoy good music from other parts of the musical spectrum.

In fact, he's encouraging the hip-hop and rap community to take a lesson from bands like Grizzly Bear, in hopes that better music will emerge.

Check out his comments via video, here.