The Age of Adz, the first song-based full-length album from Sufjan Stevens in five years, is out today. NPR is featuring the second song on the album, “Too Much.” You may download it for free at Band Camp.

Here is what NPR says about the track: ” ‘Too Much’ opens with a miniature apocalyptic air raid — little tectonic explosions that morph into a deep groove as Stevens relays an angst-ridden account of regret and uncertainty. The song builds into a gorgeous, synthetic force field of huge proportions, with cameos from nearly every member of the orchestra. The chilly electronic undercurrent remains, though, tossing a wrench into the delicate textures with which Stevens has become so identified. But it’s also an exciting reminder that he never stands still for long.”

Image courtesy of HYPETRAK.

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“Too Much” by Sufjan Stevens

Telekinesis present the Parallel Seismic Conspiracies EP.

Watch the new video for “Dirty Thing” now! You may also pre-order the limited-edition CD version to be shipped on the release date of October 26.

Telekinesis – Dirty Thing from Merge Records on Vimeo.

John Darnielle (the Mountain Goats) and Franklin Bruno (Nothing Painted Blue, the Human Hearts) of The Extra Lens will release their Merge debut, Undercard, today! You may stream it in its entirety here.

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“Only Existing Footage” by The Extra Lens

Majesty Shredding is available on CD, LP, and digital download from Merge Records. Watch the brand new video for “Digging for Something” featuring special guests The Love Language and John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats!

Brandon Clark & The American Standards are opening for Alex Dezen of The Damnwells on Nov. 6, 2010 in Atlanta. I guess The Damnwells have been offering thier full-length album for free since its release in 2009. I just found it. You may download it here. The beautiful vocal harmony is sung by Alex Dezen and his wife, Angela Dezen.

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“Dandelion” by The Damnwells

The distinguished T. Bone Burnett has produced Secret Sisters debut self-titled album and here he is to introduce them.

The New York based project Dive Index, features contributions from Joseph Arthur, Patrick Cooper, Cat Martino, and former Ride vocalist Mark Gardener. This song titled “Burn Their Bodies” is off their forthcoming second LP The Surface We Divide. It was released today, October 12, 2010 via Neutral Music.

Dive Index – Burn Their Bodies (feat Cat Martino) from Neutral Music on Vimeo.