* Office Of Future Plans have released the first track ‘Salamander’ from their upcoming debut self-titled album.
* Death Cab For Cutie will be releasing an EP called ‘Keys And Codes Remix EP’ on November 22.  The EP is made up of seven remixes of songs from ‘Codes And Keys’.  Leading up to the release, the band has been releasing one remix per week.  So far they have released ‘Doors Unlocked And Open (Cut Copy Remix)’, ‘You Are A Tourist (The 2 Bears Remix)’, ‘Some Boys (RAC Maury Mix)’, ‘Home Is A Fire (Ulrich Schnauss Remix)’, and Codes And Keys (Yeasayer Remix).
* Nada Surf will be releasing a new album called ‘The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy’ on January 24.  They have released the first single ‘When I Was Young’ for download on their website.
* Fanfarlo have released a video for the song ‘Deconstruction’ from their upcoming album ‘Rooms Filled With Light’, which is coming out on February 28.  The song is available for purchase as a single (with b-side ‘Reconstruction’) from Amazon and iTunes.
* Radiohead have announced the dates for US tour next year (there’s no Pittsburgh date) and plans to return to the studio.
* The National have released their contribution to the upcoming Philistines Jr. covers album.
* Sigur Ros have released the one studio song on their upcoming live album/film ‘Inni’.  The song is called ‘Lúppulagið’.
* Jonsi has revealed the details for his upcoming soundtrack for the Cameron Crowe film ‘We Bought A Zoo’.  The album comes out December 13 and features several new songs.
* Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional) has released a new EP of covers for free download.
* Bon Iver and Feist recently performed on Later With Jools Holland.  You can see videos from the performance here and here.

* Ryan Adams recently performed a cover of Iron Maiden’s “Wasted Years” for BBC Radio.  Ryan also released another new song called ‘Invisible Riverside’ from his upcoming album ‘Ashes And Fire’.
* Polar Bear Club recorded a few songs for the Switchboard Sessions.
* Bon Iver recently performed a solo piano version of ‘Beth/Rest’ for NPR.
* Fanfarlo have released a video for the first song from their upcoming album.  The song is called ‘Replicate’ and the track is available for download to those that sign up for the band’s mailing list.
* Maritime have released a new song called ‘Sea Horse Love’ on a free Dangerbird Records sampler which is available exclusively on iTunes.
* Radiohead have released the sixth volume of their 12” remix series for streaming online.
* Pearl Jam have released a new song called ‘Olé’ for free download.
* She & Him have revealed the details of their upcoming Christmas album.  It is called ‘A Very She & Him Christmas’ and it is coming out on October 25.
* Office Of Future Plans will release their debut, self-titled album on November 14 via Dischord Records.
* Coldplay have released the second single ‘Paradise’ from their upcoming album ‘Mylo Xyloto’.
* Saves The Day have released a video for ‘Deranged & Desperate’
* Boy Sets Fire are planning on writing new material.
* The Casket Lottery are recording a new album for the first time since 2002.
* Hum are planning to play some reunion shows.
* Album Stream: Pearl Jam Twenty soundtrack
* Album Stream: Saves The Day - Daybreak
* Album Stream: Mates Of State - Mountaintops
* Album Stream: Bridge & Tunnel - Rebuilding Year
* Album Stream: Chuck Ragan - Covering Ground
* Album Stream: Samiam - Trips

* Bon Iver and James Blake have released a collaborative song called ‘Fall Creek Boys Choir’.
* Mike Kinsella (Owen) has started a blog.
* Thrice have released a lyric video for the song ‘Promises’ off of the upcoming album Major/Minor.  The band also performed the new song ‘Blur’ on The Daily Habit.
* Sigur Ros’s upcoming live film ‘Inni’ will also be released as a double live album.
* Jonah Matranga has released an Alkaline Trio cover for an upcoming compilation.
* Jeff Tweedy of Wilco performed an acoustic version of ‘Dawned On Me’ at a recent photo shoot.  The song is from Wilco’s upcoming album ‘The Whole Love’.
* Radiohead have released the fifth volume of their remix 12” series for streaming online and posted their entire From The Basement performance on Youtube.
* Polar Bear Club have released a new song ‘My Best Days’ from their upcoming album ‘Clash Battle Guilt Pride’.

Sorry this is such a massive list…I’ve been meaning to post this for awhile and my list of news just kept growing and growing…

* Owen (Mike Kinsella) has finished a new album called Ghost Town which is scheduled to be released on November 1.  He also has a song on the new Polyvinyl compilation ‘Japan 3.11.11’ (it’s a cover of Screeching Weasel’s ‘Guest List’) and he recently performed a cover of Jane’s Addiction’s ‘Summertime Rolls’ for the AV Undercover series.  (Other recent AV Undercover series videos: They Might Be Giants perform Chumbawamba’s ‘Tubthumping’, The Get Up Kids perform Blur’s ‘Girls And Boys’, and Matt Nathanson performs Prince’s ‘Little Red Corvette’.)
* Hot Water Music have signed to Rise Records.  After self-releasing a new 7” this fall (the A-side is available for streaming now and so is the B-side), the band plans to record a new album this winter and release it on their new label in 2012.  The band will also be releasing a 2xCD/3xLP called ‘Live In Chicago’ on No Idea Records on September 27.
* Polar Bear Club have announced that their new album ‘Clash Battle Guilt Pride’ will be released on September 13.  The band has posted the album’s cover and their fall tour dates on their website.  The first single ‘Screams In Caves’ is available for streaming and for pre-order as part of ‘The View. The Life’ 7” from Bridge Nine Records.
* Mates Of State have revealed the tracklist and cover art for their new album ‘Mountaintops’, which comes out September 13. The first single ‘Maracas’ is available for download from the band, and the song’s video is available for viewing.
* Maritime have posted all of their b-sides on Soundcloud for free download.
* Radiohead recently announced a series of 12” records featuring remixes of songs from The King Of Limbs.  So far, you can listen to the first volume, listen to the second volume, order both directly from the band, check out the details for the third volume, and check out the details for the fourth volume.
* Wilco have released a new 7” and both songs are available for streaming now: ‘I Might’ and b-side ‘I Love My Label’. The band will be releasing a new album ‘The Whole Love’ on September 27, and they recently played several new songs live.
* Ryan Adams has released a new European tour 7” with the songs ‘Empty Room’ and ‘Nutshell’ (which is an Alice In Chains cover) and both songs are available for streaming now.
* MuteMath have released the cover art and the video for the title track from their upcoming album ‘Odd Soul’ which comes out October 4.
* Blink 182 have released the first single from their new album.  It’s called ‘Up All Night’ and it is streaming on their website.
* Bon Iver recently performed on Jimmy Fallon (‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’), performed on The Colbert Report (‘Skinny Love’ and ‘Calgary’), and then performed again on Jimmy Fallon (‘Holocene’). The b-side from the first single ‘Calgary’ is available for streaming (‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’) and the second single ‘Holocene’ will be released on September 5 with b-side ‘Come Talk To Me’.  The band also announced a string of tour dates.
* Chuck Ragan will be releasing a new album called ‘Covering Ground’ on September 13.  It is available for pre-order now and the first song is available from Chuck on his website.
* Iron & Wine recorded a 4AD Session and it is available for viewing now.
* Thrice have released a song called ‘Yellow Belly’ from their upcoming album ‘Major/Minor’, along with a number of tour dates for the fall.
* Office Of Future Plans have announced that their debut album will be released on Dischord Records in the fall.
* Feist will be releasing a new album called ‘Metals’ on October 4.
* Joshua have released their new album ‘Choices’ in the US.  It is available for streaming and purchase from their Bandcamp page.
* Imogen Heap has released a new song called ‘Propeller Seeds’.  It is the second song in her multi-year collaborative project of writing her new album.
* Minus The Bear have announced a 10th Anniversary Tour where they will be playing ‘Highly Refined Pirates’ in its entirety.  The band is also issuing ‘This Is What I Know About Being Gigantic’ on vinyl for the first time and ‘Highly Refined Pirates’ on 180-gram vinyl.

* Album Stream: Matt Nathanson - Modern Love [Link]
* Mates Of State will be releasing their new album ‘Mountaintops’ on September 13 [Link]
* Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon did a lengthy interview with Pitchfork [Link]

* Album Stream: Bon Iver - Bon Iver, Bon Iver [Link]
* Braid have released the song ‘The Right Time’ from their new EP ‘Closer To Closed’ [Link]
* Braid’s new EP ‘Closer To Closed’ is available for pre-order now and any pre-orders will receive an instant download of the entire record [Link]
* Radiohead have announced a series of 12” remix records starting with a release on July 4th [Link]
* Coldplay have released a new single called ‘Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall’ [Link]
* Coldplay played a whole bunch of new songs at a recent show [Link]
* Thrice will release their new album ‘Major/Minor’ on September 20 [Link]
* Saves The Day have released the song ‘Undress Me’ from their upcoming album ‘Daybreak’ [Link]
* Weezer have released a cover The Cars’ ‘You Might Think’ which will be included on the Cars 2 soundtrack [Link]

* Album Stream: Death Cab For Cutie - Codes And Keys [Link]
* Album Stream: Eddie Vedder - Ukulele Songs [Link]
* Album Stream: Small Brown Bike - Fell & Found [Link]
* Album Stream: The Wooden Birds - Two Matchsticks [Link]
* Album Stream: Cults - Cults [Link]
* Album Stream: This Will Destroy You - Tunnel Blanket [Link]
* Album Stream: My Morning Jacket - Circuital [Link]
* Album Stream (with free download): Laura Stevenson & The Cans - Sit Resist [Link]
* Minus The Bear have released a new EP, Hold Me Down.  It features one track from Omni, the b-side from the Into The Mirror single, 3 live tracks, and a remix.  It is available for free on the band’s website. [Link]
* Bon Iver have released the first single from the new album for download.  Get ‘Calgary’ for the price of your email address. [Link]
* The Wooden Birds are giving away a three song prelude EP to Two Matchsticks [Link]
* Iron Chic have released the tracks from their two European tour releases as a pay-what-you-want download called Split N’ Shit [Link]
* Saves The Day have announced the release date for their new album Daybreak and released the first single ‘Living Without Love’ [Link]
* Godspeed You Black Emperor are working on new material [Link]
* Weezer have released a cover of Radiohead’s ‘Paranoid Android’ [Link]
* Pink Floyd are reissuing their entire catalog including expanded and vinyl editions of Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You Were Here, and The Wall [Link]
* Smashing Pumpkins are planning to reissue their back catalog over the next few years [Link]
* Stereogum’s Listomania: Radiohead’s Top 20 Cover Songs [Link]
* Stereogum’s Listomania: Bon Iver’s Top 10 Cover Songs [Link]
* Stereogum’s Listomania: Death Cab For Cutie/Ben Gibbard’s Cover Songs [Link]

* Bon Iver will be releasing a new self-titled album on June 21st [Link]
* Fleet Foxes have released a full album stream of their new record Helplessness Blues [Link]
* Polar Bear Club will be releasing their next album Clash Battle Guilt Pride in late summer/early fall [Link]
* Wilco will be releasing a new single called I Might sometime in June or July [Link]
* Death Cab For Cutie have released another song (‘Some Boys’) from their upcoming album Codes And Keys [Link]
* Explosions In The Sky have released a full album stream of their new record Take Care, Take Care, Take Care [Link]

* The songs from Radiohead’s UK-only Record Store Day 12”, ‘Supercollider’ and ‘The Butcher’, have made their way online [Link]
* That same Radiohead 12” will be released in the US on June 14 [Link]
* Taking Back Sunday will be releasing their new self-titled album on June 28 [Link]
* Small Brown Bike have released the title-track from their new album ‘Fell And Found’ [Link]
* Bon Iver has released a clip from his upcoming album.  Also, Volcano Choir recently played a new song live. [Link]
* A soundboard recording of a Jawbox concert from 1996 has made its way online [Link]

Here are the latest music-related links that I enjoyed:

* Radiohead will be releasing a new 12” for Record Store Day in the UK only.  The 12” will feature the songs ‘The Butcher’ and ‘Supercollider’. [Link]
* Thom Yorke has collaborated with Four Tet and Burial for a new 12”.  The songs are available to hear online. [Link]
* Death Cab For Cutie have released the first single (‘You Are A Tourist’) from their upcoming album (‘Codes And Keys’) [Link]
* Ben Gibbard played several new songs at a recent concert, including the title track from the upcoming Death Cab For Cutie album [Link]
* Foo Fighters will be releasing a new album called ‘Wasting Light’ on April 12.  For Record Store Day (April 16), the band will be releasing an all covers album on vinyl.  The band has already released videos for 2 songs from the new album (‘White Limo’ and ‘Rope’) [Link]
* Small Brown Bike have released a few new songs from their upcoming record, Fell And Found: ‘As We Go’, ‘In Need Of Everything’, ‘A Minor Movement’
* Matt Nathanson has released the first single (‘Faster’) from his upcoming album (‘Modern Love’).  Download it for free by signing up for his mailing list. [Link]
* Fleet Foxes have released a few new songs from their upcoming album, Helplessness Blues: ‘Helplessness Blues’, ‘Bedouin Dress’, ‘Grown Ocean’, ‘Battery Kinzie’
* Robin Pecknold (of Fleet Foxes) has released a new EP for free download [Link]
* Eddie Vedder will be releasing a new solo album called ‘Ukulele Songs’ on May 31 [Link]
* The Strokes have released a full album stream of their new record ‘Angles’ [Link]
* Bon Iver will be releasing a new album in June [Link]
* Thursday have released a few new songs from their upcoming album, No Devolucion: ‘Magnets Caught In A Metal Heart’, ‘Past And Future Rains’, ‘No Answers’