Guardian Music — To celebrate 100 releases on London label Something in Construction, here's a whopping great compilation for you to download featuring MNDR, Kele, and the Gay BladesTo celebrate Something in Construction's 100th release, here's an exclusive 18-track ... more info

DrownedInSound — A little more variety, even if it’s just a return to the noisier interludes of those past recordings, would be welcome next time. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Stereogum — San Francisco Bay trio Necrite honed their massive drone-and-doom black metal across five early demos, nailing an exploratory-meets-orthodox (almost French-seeming) intensity on this official five-song 66+ minute full-length debut, Sic Transit Gloria... more info

Rollo & Grady — Drums, Drugs, and Hospital Drips Soft Paws – Chief Joseph Wears a Crucifix Little Beaver – Funkadelic Sound Sic Alps – Message from the Law Sweet Jane – Heartbreak The Glands – When I Laugh Hornet Leg – Night of the Phantom The A-Cads –... more info

Pitchfork — Once again, Pitchfork has curated a stage at the San Miguel Primavera Sound Festival, which takes place at Parc Del Fòrum in Barcelona, Spain May 27-29. Acts playing the Pitchfork stage include Sleigh Bells, Titus Andronicus, Diplo, No Age, Surfer ... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Remembering Joey Ramone (May 19, 1951 – April 15, 2001) has become a tradition in New York City: Celebrating what would have been the 59th birthday of punk icon JOEY RAMONE, the annual JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASH will take place Wednesday, Ma... more info

Pitchfork — Once again, Pitchfork has curated a stage at the San Miguel Primavera Sound Festival, which takes place at Parc Del Fòrum in Barcelona, Spain May 27-29. Now, we can reveal our stage's lineups. Acts playing the Pitchfork stage include No Age,ÂÂ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis DOWNLOAD: Sic Alps - L Mansion (MP3) Sic Alps have been fairly quiet release-wise, at least compared to their San Francisco pals Fresh & Onlys, Thee Oh Sees and Ty Segal (who is now the band's drummer),... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 03-06 Queensland, Australia - Lost Weekend Festival03-07 Victoria, Australia - Golden Plains Festival03-08 Geelong, Australia - National Hotel03-10 East Brunswick, Australia - East Brunswick Club *03-11 Sydney, Australia - Annandale03-13 Auckland, Ne... more info

Altsounds — 2009 was the best year yet for David Laurie’s label, SIC, with the international success of AIR FRANCE and THE GAY BLADES and the beginnings of MEMORY TAPES acclaim. 2010 is only going to get bigger and better. 1. SIC had *MEMORY TAPES... more info