Official: Arcade Fire to announce festival dates

Arcade Fire's manager Scott Rodger just let us know, via his twitter, the following.

RT @scottrodger: Arcade Fire about to announce some UK and international festival dates. the fun shows will be announced on the day

YES YES YES!! It's happening people!

Arcade Fire NOT covering Peter Gabriel's "Games Without Frontiers"

"UPDATE: According to Arcade Fire's publicist, The New York Times incorrectly reported that the band is covering "Games Without Frontiers". The band is not covering that song. It is unclear if they are covering another Peter Gabriel song or not participating in the project at all."

Pitchfork: Arcade Fire NOT Covering Peter Gabriel's "Games Without Frontiers"