NME — Floridians are latest to honour Record Store Day 2009 more info

Pasta Primavera — To go along with their massive party of a tour together, Mates Of State and Black Kids have officially been mashed  together as well.  DJA of Mad Decent has taken the funk of Black Kids and smushed it with the pop dream of Mates of State…and ... more info

Instrumental Analysis — After last week's trifecta of musical information, this weekend is a welcome respite. Not as heavy, but still plenty to check out. Got big plans this weekend, so I am keeping it somewhat brief. Check out our exhaustive calendars (DC, Philly) for ot... more info

411 Mania — Plus, have the band come and play at your own house... more info

Buzzgrinder — Black Kids will be heading out on the road soon with Mates of State. But if you're too cheap to pay for tickets and still want to see the band, you might just be able to finagle your way into a free house show. That's right -- a house show ... more info

Idolator — Hello there, friend. I know it hurts. Your band poured out your hearts, vented your souls, and spent way too much money on mastering. You convinced the label to go with the four-panel insert instead of the cheap-looking two-panel. You bought a new tr... more info

NME - The Bands Blog — Day 11, Kaiser Chiefs Support Tour: Cardiff, March 4 Today we bring you a short video comparing Black Kids' pre-show dressing-room behavior with that of Esser - the London-based group that's been performing with us and the Kaiser Chiefs for most o... more info

DrownedInSound — The Kaiser Chiefs' FM-friendly pop juggernaut rolled into Sheffield - the Hallam Arena, no less - recently, and they bought some mates with them: Black Kids and Esser provided the support. more info

NME - The Bands Blog — Day 9, Kaiser Chiefs Support Tour: Aberdeen, February 27 Poker chips. Can't find them anywhere. We’ve scoured the UK's metropolises and backwaters, High Streets and alleyways, off-licenses and Debenhams. Last night we thought we were on to somet... more info

Ryan's Smashing Life — ANOTHER STEP ON THE PATH: Next Saturday, Los Angeles' Airborne Toxic Event arrives in Boston to play a sold-out Paradise Rock Club. The selling out of shows across the country is yet another sign the band made all the right moves the last six months... more info