Plenty o' news

Sorry for the long delay - I've been writing a paper. Anyway, links:

EachNoteSecure reviews Pela's new LP, Anytown Graffiti. I've been a fan of theirs since I heard "Episodes (Diphenhydramine)" from their debut EP, All in Time, so I'm very excited about what they sound like on a full-length. Doubtless it's fantastic - I'll definitely be picking it up once I have a bit more money.

I was completely unaware that Greg Norton of Hüsker Dü had formed a new band, but it appears to be true - here he is with Gang Font on Minneapolis' 89.3 The Current.

Pitchfork dishes up some interesting news:

• The Pipettes are set to release their debut EP and LP in the States in June and August, respectively. Also a North American tour. I'm also super excited about this - "It's Not Love (But It's Still a Feeling)" and "Pull Shapes" have been in heavy rotation on iTunes for awhile, but I've never been willing to pay enough for the import.
  
• Interpol... has a new album! July 10 - Our Love to Admire. Includes a tracklist. Such great summer releases! Now I just need a source of income.
  
• The JAMC are everywhere. Tour dates in NYC ... a rarities boxed set ... now they just need more dates and I'll die of happiness. I mean, hearing "Cherry Came Too" or "Between Planets" live might be a dream come true.
  
• The world's favorite sweet Swede, Jens Lekman, is discussing a new album as well. Hooray!

Aversion mentions the Shins' new digital live EP. I had no idea this was even happening, but it certainly seems a worthy addition to my iTunes library.

The Ottawa Citizen reviews Les Breastfeeders, Malajube, and other Francophone bands of Quebec.

CMJ reports the Comas' opening for the Broken West. That's definitely a show I would catch! Can't wait for the rest of the dates.