Big Apple Music Scene — A few days ago a friend texted to ask if I wanted to see WILD FLAG and Superchunk open for Bright Eyes at Radio City Music Hall. My response was a “hellz yeah” sent rapid-fire, for which I was heartily mocked. I bring this up because it exemplifi... more info

Guardian Music — Bat for Lashes' Natasha Khan joins British Sea Power in using artistic patronage online, in this month's roundup of music on the webOn Monday night, artrock scamps British Sea Power performed at the Roundhouse in London, surrounded by monks, sword da... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Bright Eyes music video for “Shell Games” features the band playing in a small dark cabin, then moving outside to play by a campfire. For some reason, this video seems very Bright Eyes. This single keeps getting better and better in my mind. Chec... more info

Culture Bully — Bright Eyes made the biggest splash in this week's countdown of the highest selling albums at Grimey's and The Groove in Nashville, TN. more info

Guardian Music — Do you dream in colour? If not, Australia's hypnotic psych rockers Tame Impala should do the trick at the Roundhouse (22 Jun, NW1) ...Truck Festival fans can rejoice in a revamped full weekend (22-24 Jul, Hill Farm, Steventon) ...Electropop up-and-co... more info

DrownedInSound — Every Friday, DiS does a Spotify playlist to reflect the week's content. Here's Spotifriday number 79 Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Culture Bully — New Nik Fackler-directed music video for "Shell Games" by Bright Eyes, from the group's 2011 release, The People's Key. more info

Guardian Music — Conor Oberst's band release their new album, The People's Key, this month. Here's the video to album track Shell Games more info

Guardian Music — Scala, LondonIt's the day before Conor Oberst's 31st birthday but a spontaneous audience rendition of Happy Birthday has left the Nebraska singer-songwriter grimacing. "Well, it's one day closer, that's how I look at it," he reflects. "Let's get the ... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — Today was an uber-epic day in the world of music.  Despite Radiohead announcing a new album out this Saturday, Green Day, The Flaming Lips and Foo Fighters releasing new songs, Quesadilla spaulding attacked by pre-pubescent tweens in need of pubes..... more info