Stereogum — Psychedelically minded Scottish acid-rockers Aliens are supposedly influenced by Sergio Leone and Serge Gainsbourg, Brian Eno and Brian Wilson, Larry David and Ol' Dirty Bastard. (Basically, they're influenced by everything.) What people tend to b... more info

Altsounds — *Drink Up Buttercup* have signed with *Yep Roc Records* and to celebrate are giving away the single *‘Even Think’*, a fast-paced fist-pumper, driven by frenzied organ arpeggios and swelling vocal harmonies reminiscent of the sound o... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Kevin Cummings, John Squire, Edwyn Collins and others prove they’re not one trick ponies at the Buy Art Fair starting 24 September.In a move that transcends boundaries between the music and art scenes, Buy Art Fair is showcasing a host of gall... more info

NME — Legend plays songs spanning his entire career more info

Scotsman.com — BRIAN WILSON *** ROYAL CONCERT HALL, GLASGOW more info

Nialler9 — This might just be my post of the year. 20 songs from 24 artists (remixes double it up) who appear at Electric Picnic this year clocking in at 63 minutes. This mixtape has some of my favourite music of the year contained within it, mixed to the best ... more info

New Times Broward-Palm Beach, FL — Quartet Surfer Blood kind of sounds like it's socking Brian Wilson over the head with a distortion pedal, spewing pleasant harmonies imbued with scuzzy guitars and boundless white noise. Since originally forming as TV Club a few years back, lead voca... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The songwriter passed away earlier this week. She was 68. more info

Live Daily — Rock icon Meat Loaf [ tickets ] will take time away from recording a new album to headline the 2009 Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp later this year in Hollywood, joining an all-star roster of performers and celebrity counselors The camp's fall session,... more info

Live Daily — Neil Young [ tickets ] will be named the 2010 MusiCares Person of the Year next January for his artistic accomplishments and philanthropic work. The 20th anniversary gala--featuring a reception, silent auction, dinner and star-studded concert--wil... more info