The TAS Top 20 For The Week Ending October 24

Both Antony and the Johnsons and Sufjan Stevens amble  onto this week's TAS Top 20 album chart, plus Stornoway makes a move to dislodge Of Montreal from the top spot.

The TAS Top 20 For The Week Ending October 10

Deerhunter make their way onto the Top 20 with Halcyon Digest while Interpol mark their second week at the summit of the TAS album chart.

The TAS Top 20 For The Week Ending October 3

Blonde Redhead mosey onto the TAS Top 20 with Penny Sparkle, while a brand new number one on this week's album chart ends Arcade Fire's summertime reign.

The TAS Top 20 For The Week Ending September 26

 Junip, the longtime band project of singer and songwriter José González, enters the TAS Top 20 while Of Montreal breaks into the top three.

The TAS Top 20 For The Week Ending September 19

Superchunk debuts on the TAS Top 20 with Majesty Shredding while Arcade Fire, Interpol and Foals dominate first three slots of this week's album chart.

The TAS Top 20 For The Week Ending September 12

While Mercury Prize-nominated Foals challenge Arcade Fire, Kele comes on strong, battling Blitzen Trapper and The Roots for a spot in the top three on this week's TAS Top 20 album chart.

The TAS Top 20 For The Week Ending August 29

As the summer winds down, Arcade Fire dominate this week's TAS Top 20 album chart while The Roots and Foals make their way into the top three.

Arcade Fire Burns Eminem For Billboard's Top Album Chart Spot

You have to hand it to both Arcade Fire's fervent fans and the staff of the band's record label, Merge, who campaigned tirelessly on behalf of the Canadian group's possible sales triumph over Slim Shady. But the Soundscan results are in and yeah, Arcade Fire smacked down Eminem and will be No. 1 on next week's Billboard Top 100 Album Chart with The Suburbs.

The TAS Top Twenty Album Chart For The Week Ending August 15

Chromeo, The Walkmen and Ra Ra Riot slip onto the TAS Top 20 this week, but have a long way to go before they can take down Arcade Fire in the top slot. The Alternate Side's Russ Borris has this week's album roundup.

TAS Live Review: Arcade Fire At Madison Square Garden, August 5

Arcade Fire's Madison Square Garden show last Thursday night was not only the hottest ticket in town, but it was also webcast worldwide. But as WFUV's Eleanor Kagan discovered, the crafty Canadians managed to transcend the cavernous venue and cacophonous hype and brought a warm, familial intimacy to their performance.



The TAS Top Twenty Album Chart For The Week Ending August 8

Autolux, Stornaway and Interpol make their TAS Top 20 debut this week. And guess what Canadian band fires up this week's #1 spot? The Alternate Side's Russ Borris nails down the stats.

Arcade Fire To Stream Their New York Show On August 5 Via YouTube

Arcade Fire, who release their third album The Suburbs on August 2, have announced via a video trailer (directed by Spike Jonze) that they'll be live streaming their New York show at Madison Square Garden on August 5. After the jump, the Jonze-Arcade Fire video.

Land of Talk Release Second Album, Prepare For Extensive North American Tour

Montreal's Land of Talk return with a new album this August, featuring members of Arcade Fire, Stars and Besnard Lakes. The band, led by the charismatic Elizabeth Powell, will also embark on an extensive two-month North American tour, commencing in September with Suuns and Besnard Lakes.

The TAS Top Twenty Album Chart For The Week Ending July 4

The Roots make their TAS Top 20 album chart debut with How I Got Over while The Black Keys, The National and LCD Soundsystem swap places. The Alternate Side's Russ Borris has your summer stats.

The TAS Top Twenty Album Chart For The Week Ending June 27

Arcade Fire, who just added a second show at New York's Madison Square Garden on August 4, jump onto the TAS Top 20 album chart this week with The Suburbs, while The National and The Black Keys battle on for number one. Russ Borris has your weekly update.

Arcade Fire Reveal Full Tracklisting for The Suburbs

Arcade Fire have been teasing fans for weeks with details about their upcoming third album The Suburbs, set for release on August 3 on Merge. On Friday, the band published the album's 16-song tracklisting on their website.

Arcade Fire Announce U.S. Tour Dates With Spoon

With the release of Arcade Fire's third album The Suburbs right around the corner, the Montréal band has announced their first U.S. tour in three years this August, including a stop at New York's Madison Square Garden.

Arcade Fire Will Release The Suburbs In Early August

The Montreal band announce on their website that they will release their much-anticipated third album The Suburbs on August 3 in the States, August 2 elsewhere. You can see the album's artwork after the jump. Also, the first single off of the set, the 12-inch double A-side "The Suburbs/Month of May" is out today, May 27, after it debuted on BBC Radio 1 on May 26.

Arcade Fire Drop Samples Of New Single On Their Website

Canadian teases Arcade Fire are offering snippets from their rollicking new 12" vinyl single , "The Suburbs," backed with a driving b-side, "Month of May," on their website now. The first release from their still-untitled third album is likely available around June 1

Arcade Fire And Spike Jonze Hook Up For Short Film

Arcade Fire, who are allegedly slated to release their third album later this year, are working on a "secret film project" in Austin with Spike Jonze, director of last year's "Where The Wild Things Are

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