Guardian Music — Indie trio's self-titled debut album expected to reach No 8 in this week's charts following Mercury winThe xx already show signs of a major Mercury "bump", with the London trio topping online charts within hours of their prize win. The group's self-t... more info

KEXP Seattle — Bradford Cox is a busy man. Not only did he recently bring his solo outfit Atlas Sound to Seattle via Bumbershoot with a fantastic performance, he has found time with his principle band, Deerhunter, to unveil the new video for “Helicopters,” from... more info

Altsounds — The tour will follow the release of the perky duo's forthcoming EP,* 'The Happiness Blues'* which is released on the *13th Septembe*r, through *Carnival Town Records*. Fronted by the Casio-led pop squiggle of the deliciously oddball 'Sunshine Song', ... more info

Guardian Music — Our music team pick the songs or albums, old or new, they just can't turn offUnderworld Always Loved a Film Karl Hyde and co's new album, Barking, was constantly in the car CD player on my holiday to Norfolk. This track particularly sums up the surre... more info

Silent Uproar — According the Sunday Tribune, Badly Drawn Boy is set to release a new album, It’s What I’m Thinking, Pt. 1, on October 4th (UK). You can listen to a demo of "In Safe Hands" on YouTube. [tribune.ie] more info

I Like Music — Announces a UK tour in Oct 2010. The dates coincide with a new Badly Drawn Boy single and album released in Sept and Oct 2010 respectively more info

Altsounds — *Badly Drawn Boy, *aka Damon Gough, has announced details of a UK tour in October, his first in three years. The dates coincide with a new Badly Drawn Boy single and album slated for release in September and October respectively. Penning the sou... more info

Addict Music — The tea-cosy clad songwriter has released a video of himself rehearsing more info

Addict Music — Badly Drawn Boy, aka Damon Gough, has announced his return after three years with details of a UK tour in October. To coincide with the tour, Badly Drawn Boy will release a single and album in September and October respectively. The new material... more info

NME — Singer-songwriter will hit the road on October 16 more info