Guardian Music — (Warp)Anyone looking for a sobering contrast between the British and American rock scenes could alight on the differing career trajectories of indie bands. The firework band seems to have become the norm over here: we now expect artists to appear ful... more info

Altsounds — 22-20s are a rock band, originally formed in Lincolnshire, who disintegrated scarcely two years after their acclaimed 2004 self titled debut LP (released on Heavenly records). In 2008, a reconstituted version of the band reformed around the founding... more info

KEXP Seattle — It’s going to be a really busy week for live music around Seattle. Even without the highly anticipated Decibel Festival and the 23rd Annual Rockabilly Ball, there are some heavy hitters making their way through the Northwest. Here’s a quick rundo... more info

NME — Acts will feature on the forthcoming console version of 'The Sims 3' more info

NME — The gig-run begins in Manchester on October 12 more info

Chorus.fm — We have teamed up with FTW! Media (http://www.forthewinmedia.com/) to give away five copies of *22-20s* (http://www.myspace.com/2220s) new album shake/shiver/moan. Go here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/competitions.php?do=participate&cid=3162) to ente... more info

The Culture Of Me — We hadn't a clue that a band we'd listened to a lot in the 2004-2006 years of our Lord, 22-20s, had gotten back together after breaking up a few years back, but so it is and we are thrilled. The... more info

Chorus.fm — *22-20s (http://www.myspace.com/2220s)* plan to release their album Shake/Shiver/Moan on June 22nd. Grab their "Latest Heartbreak" live EP for free on their site (http://www.22-20s.com/site/) and check out their tour dates with *Alberta Cross (http:/... more info

NME — Band will release new album in 2010 more info