Totally Fuzzy — And now for something completely different! If you appreciate Manhattan Transfer and some of the other lesser known "40s/50s retro" groups.. this might be something for you... otherwise it might be a bit of a culture shock for you.. although? It may... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's biggest festivalsBestivalWhen: 8-11 SeptemberWhere: Robin Hill country park, Downend, Isle of WightWhat: The definitive closer of the festival season, with a "rock stars and divas" fancy dress theme this year. Ec... more info

Guardian Music — Despite friends in high places, such as Coldplay and the Strokes, the Pierces have all but been ignored in their native US. Will the UK take more kindly to their southern-gothic harmonies?On paper, Catherine and Allison Pierce are the kind of pop duo... more info

Perez Hilton — Mike Posner produced and recorded a cover of Coldplay's The Scientist. Check out the exclusive premiere (above)!!! more info

NME — Surrey band's new album is set to feature horns and strings more info

Stereogum — Ladytron are prepping the followup to 2008’s Velocifero. The new album, titled Gravity The Seducer was recorded in the English countryside, according to the band. It was co-producered by Simon “Barny” Barnicott, who’s previously mixed/enginee... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The 10th Anniversary ACL Festival line-up is on the books. Stevie Wonder, Arcade Fire, Kanye West, Coldplay, My Morning Jacket, Fleet Foxes, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Nas & Damian "Jr Gong" Marley and Cee Lo top the bill of... more info

Stereogum — For its tenth outing, Austin City Limits has booked Stevie Wonder, Arcade Fire, Kanye West, and Coldplay as headliners. Other big names heading to the Texas fest include My Morning Jacket, Big Boi, and Fleet Foxes. The event takes places 9/16-9/18 in... more info

USA Today Music — The 10th Anniversary Austin City Limits Music Festival has some big names on tap: Stevie Wonder, Arcade Fire, Kanye West, Coldplay, My Morning ... more info

Stereogum — You might remember last month’s survey suggesting people who like Coldplay were the least likely to “go all the way” on a first date. Well, on the plus side, they don’t bang other cars either. A new survey by Halfords asked people if their dr... more info