ON THE PITCHFORK: Rilo Kiley announces its U.S. tour dates, with many cities where Pate fans live. That inludes Chicago, which apparently will host Lollapalooza as a stationary festival July 23-24. Some…

ON THE PITCHFORK: A thumbs-up to the double-disc Yo La Tengo compilation, Prisoners of Love.“CALL ME:” A cover of the Blondie hit by Betty Marie Barnes of Saturday Looks Good to Me…

ON THE PITCHFORK: Brendan Benson's The Alternative to Love gets a lukewarm review, finding the second half weak. It's not the o­nly review I've read to make that criticism. I would say…

A ONE-WOMAN, A CAPPELLA VERSION OF THE WHO SELL OUT: It was Mike Watt's idea and Pete Townshend digs it the most. And you can stream clips of Petra Haden's multi-tracked arrangements…

THE WEEKEND STARTS HERE:IMPROV EVERYWHERE throws an office party in an unsuspecting building.PASSION OF THE PEEPS: What would the Easter weekend be without chocolate bunnies and Peeps? More religious and serious, I…

THE MOUNTAIN GOATS: John Darnielle lists “Music You Should Hear” at Amazon. The band will play the M-Shop April 1st, iirc. And if you're a fan, consider adding to the band's entry…

THE RAVEONETTES… with Ronnie Spector! Teaching the Indie Kids How to Dance has it for download. There’s also a link to their cover of “My Boyfriend’s Back.”REMEMBER: Kathleen Edwards will be on…

MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC: Wednesday's show will feature Stars, whose latest disc was well-reviewed o­n the Pitchfork. o­n Thursday, Kathleen Edwards is featured. If the show does not air o­n your local NPR…

WRAPPED DETECTIVE: The DJ who brought you “Paperback Believer” now delivers a monster mash-up of Elvis Costello, The Police, Lionel Richie, Peggy Lee, Bob Marley, The Hollies and Led Zeppelin.BRENDON BENSON is…

THE WEEKEND STARTS HERE:FRIDAY TIME-WASTER: Squares 2, at fetchfido. I must admit I'm still not quite over the Babycal throw, either.BRENDAN BENSON: His forthcoming disc, The Alternative To Love, “is less an…