Alex Bleeker & the Freaks – “Animal Tracks” From the band’s forthcoming long-player, out 11/27 on Underwater Peoples. You may recognize this track as a cranked-up version of this song by Mountain Man.

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NPR is streaming the new Fever Ray album, Live at Lulea, in its entirety.

Neon Indian's Alan Palomo shares his favorite things with Pitchfork.

Billboard offers musicians sound advice on publicizing their music.

Muso's Guide interviews singer-songwriter Amanda Palmer.

Muso’s Guide: You blog and use Twitter a lot; it feels like you share a lot of very personal stuff. Do you hold anything back? Does there need to be any mystery to keep fans intrigued?

Amanda Palmer: I hold things back that could possibly harm others. But no, I think deliberate intrigue is not my forte. I’ll leave that to PJ Harvey.

The Telegraph lists the 100 best jazz recordings of all time.

Drowned in Sound interviews the members of the Fiery Furnaces about the band's future projects.

Girls visit The Current studio for an interview and live performance.

N.A.S.A ft. Tom Waits and Kool Keith – “Spacious Thoughts”

Bonnie Prince Billy – “Death To Everyone” Free exclusive pre-release track from the recordings that yielded BPB’s latest, a live album entitled Funtown Comedown, due out 12/15 on Sea Note.

Small Black – “Pleasant Experience” From the band’s self-titled 12″, out now on Cass Club.

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