NME - The Bands Blog — Hello. My name is Owen. I play bass in Black Kids. Over the next couple weeks we're touring the UK in support of Kaiser Chiefs, a band that seems to be getting along pretty well in these parts. Barring impossible promo schedule, online inaccessibilit... more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — Passion Pit started the year as one of the most hyped bands around. Their euphoric blend of Flaming Lips style optimism, Hot Chip esque cute electronics and inventiveness akin to The Avalanches pricked numerous critics and taste makers ears and cause... more info

Idolator — Well, the former Suede guitarist and producer of Partie Traumatic didn't say that exactly. But he did tut-tut at the spate of Britpop-era bands that have been giving one last show a try lately, saying that such attempts at mining nostalgia fiends' do... more info

NME - The Bands Blog — We had a word with Black Kids before they went on stage at their jam packed NME awards show, and Reggie shared his fears of falling over onstage. For those that are worried about the poor lamb, we can confirm that he didn't trip once during the show ... more info

NME - The Bands Blog — Last night Passion Pit, Esser and Black Kids put on a sold out NME Awards gig at the Camden Palace that is KOKO. We grabbed main Passion Pitter Michael Angelakos after he bounced offstage to quiz the fella on how it went, what's in store for their c... more info

Guardian Music — Former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler has condemned the "embarrassing" trend of Britpop band reunions, complaining that they have "no relevance to what's going on at the moment".Of course, he's not had the chance to say this to anyone asking for a Su... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: The InterfaceJust a few years ago, Black Kids frontman Reggie Youngblood wrote the band's feel-good hook-heavy hit 'I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance' in his cubicle at a call center in his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida... more info

Pitchfork — Under-the-radar touring bands don't seem to make it down to South Florida too often. So plenty of folks in the area must be pissed about the cancellation of the Langerado Music Festival, which was set to bring a whole mess of bands to Miami March 6-... more info

The Independent — The NME Awards shows dominate the diary throughout February, kicking off tonight with the Gaslight Anthem (pictured) at London's Shepherds Bush Empire (0844 477 2000), and Howling Bells at Islington Academy (0844 477 2000) tomorrow. Further one-offs ... more info

Time Out, London — Series of three- or four-band bills headlined by NME faves like Ida Maria, Secret Machines, Mystery Jets, Pete Doherty, Simian Mobile Disco and Black Kids more info