Advance Notice. FYF Fest.

Although it had its share of organizational problems last year, FYF Fest is still, in my opinion, one of the best music festivals offered in Southern California. The FYF crew is always able to round up a great lineup, mixing big names with small, and keep the price for admission reasonable. And being set in downtown on Labor Day weekend? What a way to say farewell to summer.

It feels like a long ways off, but it's time to prepare now. FYF Fest 2011 was announced last Wednesday, and tickets are now on sale. For $35 (early price) to $40, it's basically a steal to see awesome bands like the Descendents, Death From Above 1979 (who made a triumphant return from hiatus this year, and completely killed it at Coachella), Explosions in the Sky, Broken Social Scene (always amazing at festivals), Dan Deacon, Guided By Voices, Cults, Japandroids, Cass McCombs, Avi Buffalo, Fool's Gold and so many more.

Get your tickets now -- it'll likely be on the road to selling out soon.

FYF Fest 2011 is taking place Saturday, Sept. 3rd at (new location!) City Hall, located at 1st and Main in downtown.

-- Chau Tu

Advance Notice. Broken Social Scene at The Wiltern.

One of the best venues in Los Angeles The Wiltern will be playing host to Broken Social Scene on Oct. 19.

I love The Wiltern for several reasons. It's an old art deco theater with a big stage, an excellent balcony with a view, and the layout means it's never too crowded to get a drink or pick up some merch.

And it would be a great place to see indie rocker band Broken Social Scene. Below is a video from one of my favorite songs.

Broken Social Scene will be at The Wiltern Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are between $67 and $125.

-- Lauren Williams

Do It. Broken Social Scene at Amoeba.

We warned you to get those Broken Social Scene concert tickets early, but in case you still missed out on the sold-out show at the Fonda last night (or you understandably want/need some more BSS action), you're in luck. The Canadian all-star group is hitting up Amoeba today for a free live show at 6pm, celebrating today's release of their latest album, Forgiveness Rock Record.

Don't say we didn't warn ya! Get in line early, and be prepared for a rocking show.

Amoeba is located at 6400 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood.

-- Chau Tu

Advance Notice. Broken Social Scene.

On a coincidentally related Metric note, Emily Haines and Jimmy Shaw's other band, the Canadian all-stars group Broken Social Scene, has just announced the upcoming release of a long-awaited new album.

As of right now, the album has a release date of May 4th, but no title, according to leader Kevin Drew's interview with Pitchfork. Drew also notes that Haines and Shaw, along with other well-known members of BSS like Feist, Amy Milian (from Stars), Brendan Canning and Jason Collett, are set to make appearances. Former Death From Above 1979 drummer Sebastian Grainger and The Weakerthans' Jason Tait are some of the newcomers adding to the long list of rockstar BSS contributors.

And with a new album comes, yes!: new tour dates. The group, in whatever unpredictable line-up, will be coming to the Fonda on May 3rd, the day before the new album comes out, and you can get your pre-sale (note: no ridiculous Ticketmaster fees!) tickets right now. And with this ever-rotating cast of members known for their choatic recording sessions and live shows, there's no telling who will show up, what songs will be played or practically anything that could happen in this show..but that's the magic of it all, right? Don't miss out.

-- Chau Tu

Photo credit: Broken Social Scene