ContactMusic — The son and ex-wife of guitar great Dick Dale were arrested on Monday morning (15Oct12) after allegedly blowing up a propane tank.James Monsour and... more info

Guardian Music — What films do you think have the most memorable, best conceived soundtracks? Plus, your reviews of the latest releasesAre there any films that you'd happily listen to without watching the images? Quentin Tarantino has been widely praised for his care... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — I'm on a boat, with a dick in a box... Dick Dale on a Rocks Off Cruise (more by Deneka Peniston) Surf guitar legend Dick Dale will head out for some Midwest/East Coast dates in July, heading as far south... more info

Guardian Music — XOYO, LondonThe word of mouth about Django Django is growing deafening. As the London-via-Edinburgh quartet head towards the end of their first UK tour, the venue is so grotesquely rammed that crowd members appear to be taking turns to inhale and exh... more info

Topix — It's still cold as hell, so what better time to pull out a disc of French surf music? Bourdeaux's threesome the Sunmakers provide beaucoup reverb and high-speed drumwork with their debut disc Viens Twister ce Soir , and it couldn't come at a better t... more info

KEXP Seattle — words and photos by Krystopher Beiro Last Friday, the Tractor Tavern was sold out, as it should be for guitar legend Dick Dale. The crowed gathered and stood ready for the show. It was apparent that the age-diverse crowd was there to see both Seattle... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — words by Alanna Wray, photos by Deneka Peniston & Jason House Dick Dale on a boat (by Deneka Peniston) Last Sunday (one day after the Kvelertak show), backlit with our lady of liberty and the east river's special scum, The... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG Dick Dale shows his MLB colors Surf guitar great Dick Dale is currently on the road and will swing by NYC for a pair of area dates in late October, none of which are CMJ related. Look for... more info

Guardian Music — Prince Fatty and Mutant Hi-Fi team up with Jamaican reggae crooner Little Roy on cover album Battle For SeattleReleased to coincide with the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's Nevermind, Battle For Seattle is a reggae take on 10 of the band's classic trac... more info

Guardian Music — Roundhouse, London"Come on and feel this, I'm still alive," sings Kasabian's Tom Meighan, winding up the song Vlad the Impaler with what he probably considers a provocative bit of improvisation. "Amy Winehouse, meet you on the other side." Who knows ... more info