DrownedInSound — On the whole, Penny Sparkle won't fulfill everyone's expectations, but few can argue it represents another stage in Blonde Redhead's audacious quest for development, even after 17 years and eight albums of trying. Read the full story on Drow... more info

Stereogum — From the band’s recently released Penny Sparkle, out via 4AD. (via P4K) more info

Guardian Music — (4AD)It's a long time now since Blonde Redhead abandoned their guitar-heavy, art-punk beginnings in favour of poised, atmospheric synth-pop. No bad thing when it led to the delicate sophistications of their last album, 23; but on Penny Sparkle that d... more info

Persona Sauna — I tend to be a seasonal music listener. For summer I generally like upbeat dance music, but as the Fall approaches, I usually prefer to wind down a bit. You may not recognize a lot of these artists, but I encourage you to give it a listen because I ... more info

KEXP Seattle — This is one of those weeks when you just throw up your hands and accept that you’re just not going to have any more money after you see what’s waiting for you at the record store today — The Black Angels, Cloud Cult, Blonde Redhead, Grinderman,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Shellac @ ATP NY (more by BBG) today in NYC * One Ring Zero @ Joe's Pub * The Black Angels secret show * Charlie Hunter @ Cameo Gallery * Blonde Redhead @ Tribeca Grand Hotel * Hanson, Dan Black... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Blonde Redhead - Not Getting There (MP3) Blonde Redhead @ 92YTribeca in August (more by kolored) Blonde Redhead will play a Fashion Week kick-off show at Tribeca Grand this evening, Tuesday, September 7th..."The evening will go something li... more info

The Quietus — September show confirmed more info

DrownedInSound — Blonde Redhead release their next album, Penny Sparkle, through 4AD next Monday. They've already given a track away from it but now you can preview the whole thing, courtesy of the ever-reliable and ever-brilliant National Public Radio. They do this ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Olof Arnalds - "Innundir Skinni" (MP3) Ólöf Arnalds at SXSW 2010 (more by Dominick Mastrangelo) The adorably quirky and talented Olof Arnalds now has two new videos. There's the one we just posted for "Crazy Car" (a song in... more info