Let's Get Cynical — So last month, Shape Records were kind enough to send me the new single from Islet, makers of one of last year’s most intriguing albums, Illuminated People (which I reviewed for Muso’s Guide here). Of course, I then repaid that kindness b... more info

Sweeping The Nation — The propulsive madmen/woman of Cardiff jagged frenzy and instrument-swapping Kraut-psych-absurdity are back with a second album, Released By The Movement, in the autumn, from which comes a single out 10th June that, obviously, sounds nothing like nor... more info

Song, by Toad —  I’ve had a somewhat lukewarm relationship with Islet over the years.  I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve heard, but it’s been a little abrasive for constant listening, and I have never managed to see them live, where they are appa... more info

DrownedInSound — An album of extraordinary ambition that British music can be proud and grateful to possess. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

DrownedInSound — Following a bunch of great singles and a couple of EPs (Wimmy and Celebrate This Place) which were more than half-decent, Islet have now announced the release of their first full-length record. It is to be released on January 23 2012 through Shape/Tu... more info

Altsounds — Islet have announced their debut album, to be released 23rd January 2012 on Shape (Turnstile). Illuminated People follows 2010's rapturously received pair of EPs – 'Celebrate This Place' and 'Wimmy'. The ten tracks stand as a bold opening statemen... more info

NME - The Daily Download — Girls - Lawrence In the space of a couple of years, Girls seem to have gone from one of the most hyped bands in the world to one of the most underrated – but make no mistake, right now main man Christopher Owens is a songwriter without peer, a... more info

NME — Islet, Outfit and Three Trapped Tigers also join roster for this year's bash more info

Altsounds — Islet will be on tour in November. The amorphous Welsh group will be performing in the following places: NOVEMBER 11 // MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute 12 // LEEDS, Constellations Festival 13 // NOTTINGHAM, Bodega Social 14 // NORWICH, Arts Centre... more info

Guardian Music — It got off to a damp start, but the enthusiasm of Pulled Apart By Horses and Metronomy got the crowd in the mood for MCR's sensational but silly headline slotDon't tell them up in Leeds, but this year's Reading Festival gets off to a less than specta... more info