Frank has noted that we can expect a new Pernice Brothers record in Jan or Feb of ‘05. There’s apparently also a PB DVD slated for next month.

Frank’s Chromewaves crony (517.chromewaves.net, aka) My Mean Magpie, pointed out a cover of the Monkee’s “Cuddly Toy” by The Bicycles, but lo and behold, there are actually 3 tracks on the Bicycles’ site, and guess what: they’re *all* good.

Magpie also recently added a great-sounding Andrew Bird show to the Live Music Archive.

Darnielle talks a little bit about his upcoming record over at the Philly City Paper (thx lhb).

Coming soon to a used bin near you: The Spongebob Squarepants movie soundtrack, featuring new tracks by The Shins, Wilco, Ween, The Flaming Lips, and others. Out November 9th.

Transvestite malcontents wreak havoc in the Hidden Cameras‘ “I Believe In The Good Of Life” video.

And check out Cory’s dancing spin move in the Communique “Poison Arrows” video over at Lookout.