Matt Alldian

Arcade Fire debuted songs from their upcoming album, "Reflektor," on Saturday Night Live this week, with a 30-minute concert special following the show.

Aquarium Drunkard reviews Analog Africa's "Return Flight to Ghana" album, a compilation of afro-funk, beat, heavy groove, highlife and soul music from Ghanaian artists between 1974-1983.

Will Oliver describes Beck's single “Gimme”, released September 20th, 2013, as "a blippy pop song that sounds like its forever lost in a half-dazed dream state". The single follows the release of two others by the artist that same year.

Consequence highlights a Daft Punk and Will Smith mashup called "Gettin' Lucky Wit It", which uses Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" and Will Smith's "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It".

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Music video website Videoville features a recent post about a Father John Misty video. via Antville

Chromeo told Reddit AMA their upcoming album "White Women" will be even better and poppier. via Consequence.

Deltron 3030's new album, Event II, features unexpected collaborations, including one with Rage Against the Machine's Zack de la Rocha.

RJD2, also known as RJ Krohn, has released a new single called “Temperamental” featuring Phonte Coleman, their second collaboration, from his fifth studio album, “More Is Than Isn’t," which is set to release on October 8th.

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Dr. Dog released a shimmering pop-rock ballad with a vintage toy-themed music video, from their upcoming album *B Room*. via Consequence

NYC punk legend Patti Smith will be playing two shows at Webster Hall on December 29th and 30th - tour dates are available.

Yo La Tengo will be playing three shows at The Bell House in Brooklyn from December 13-15, with tickets on sale now.

Listen to electronic artist Planningtorock's "funky celebration" rework of The Knife's song "Full of Fire," entitled "Let’s Talk About Gender Baby, Let’s Talk About You and Me," which also has an accompanying music video.