NME - Radar — From the same state that brought us the majestic gothica of Zola Jesus, the fret alchemy of Marnie Stern, and the sultry anti-folk of CocoRosie, comes EMA, or how her bank statement knows her: Erika M. Anderson. Formerly of hazy folk brigade Gowns,... more info

NME - The Daily Download — Sarabeth Tucek makes a welcome return in April with the release of her second album 'Get Well Soon'. Laura Marling's muse has readied a beautiful LP that acts as a homage to her late father, recorded in the same basement than Black Rebel Motorcycle C... more info

Mercury News, California — For a complete list of concerts at major Bay Area venues, go to www.ContraCostaTimes.com or www.InsideBayArea. more info

Guardian Music — From concerts in former Masonic temples to turning down the chance to sing Joy Division songs with Hooky ... it's a hard life being an indie professor but someone's got to do itHey there indie professor! As the year comes to a close, everyone is rele... more info

Altsounds — A self-trained singer and mulit-instrumentalist from a small-town in Sacremento, Sea Of Bees is Julie Ann Baenziger - Jules to her friends. She is an exquisite talent, with the Guardian recently comparing her to “a shyer Cat Power with a t... more info

The Quietus — Great work from Cat Stevens and Conny Prantera for sale more info

Guardian Music — Are we witnessing the death throes of pop music? Take a look around you and the signs are everywhereThese days, in any given seven-day period, you can find plenty of examples of something that historians will one day describe as the key moment when ... more info

Guardian Music — Not a swarm of stinging insects, but Julie Ann Baenziger, a 25-year-old singer-songwriter from Sacramento, California.Who is she?Not a swarm of stinging insects, but Julie Ann Baenziger, a 25-year-old singer-songwriter from Sacramento, California.A C... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mihai Vancea said... The Budos Band - The Budos Band III (2010) Review - It’s all instrumental, and it sounds laid-back and carefree. Also, it’s funky as hell; there is hardly a moment to rest here, hooks and trumpets hit at every corner. http:/... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Tongue said... THE WILD STARES - Land Of Beauty NICO - Hanging Gardens STONE ROSES - The Stone Roses fuzzydebacle...bring the riots! http://youngmosstongue.blogspot.com Record Fiend said... Ed Bell - Ed Bell's Mamlish Moan (14 sides of sublime prew... more info