Watch Rich Aucoin perform live at Steam Whistle, for Southern Souls.
Justin Bieber wins "Artist of the Year", beating out Lady Gaga, at last night’s American Music Awards. The 16 year old also took home “Favourite Pop/ Rock Album", "Favourite Pop/Rock Male", and “Breakthrough Artist Award”. Billboard
The Dears announce a series of webcasts to premiere songs from their new album, Degeneration Street, beginning Nov 22-Feb 14, see schedule for more info.
Toronto Rapper, DY, reported missing. CBC
Feist & Hot Hot Heat to appear on GST, Friday Nov 26. CBC
City and Colour to appear on Last Call with Carson Daly, Wednesday Nov 24. NBC
Peter Wolf Crier announces tour dates: Vancouver Jan 16. Jagjaguwar
Watch the new Sufjan Stevens video for “Too Much”. Stereogum
Some tough questions for Keith Morris of OFF! Spin
Thom Yorke looking for 2 thousand people to help him make a huge human King Cnut type image, in Brighton England, as part of the 350 Earth global art project. Pitchfork
Gorillaz cover The xx at the BBC; watch video: AUX
Jarvis Cocker to narrate Peter and the Wolf, Dec 29-30, in London, UK. Exclaim!
Why the Beatles sealed the deal with iTunes. Guardian
RIP: JP Toulon, 30, lead singer of pre-teen punk band, Old Skull. Spinner