Touch and Go has confirmed that in 2006, we can expect new records from The Black Heart Procession, Calexico, and Quasi.

Also, Merge confirms Destroyer’s Rubies for February of ‘06. That should give Dan just enough time to dry out after this New Pornographers tour.

Brooklyn Todd sent over this link to the 80’s-informed songs of Arms. Be sure to check out “Shitty Little Disco” and “Whirring.”

Mirah has recorded a digital-only single called “Nola”, and sales of the $5 track go toward hurricane relief. Check it out here.

Finally, an mp3 from Okkervil River’s Black Sheep Boy Appendix. I’m gonna say, yep, it does indeed sound right in line w/ the original Black Sheep Boy disc.

::: No Key, No Plan :::

Becki Yarrr sent over this mp3 page of Yarrr! PR artists. And note you can click on the chest for bonus booty. Make up your own joke there.

Did we not just get the Sister Jack video? B/c Tim pointed out a brand-new video for Spoon’s “Two Sides of Monsieur Valentin” here.

The new Silver Jews is out today. And I think the US vinyl of The Go! Team’s Thunder Lightning Strike came out too.