Music Mule — A quick word - the below review is from Joe who won his ticket to see Crystal Stilts through the MusicMule mailing list. Sign up here for a chance to win in future competitions - I have Animal Collective and Beirut tickets to give away in the coming ... more info

Guardian Music — Fans of obscure old DIY indiepop, rejoice - the spirit of the scene is alive and well in a group of young Brooklyn bands. Nitsuh Abebe meets themTake it from an American: there hasn't been a day or a US city in decades where someone hasn't been playi... more info

Stereogum — When we gathered up our favorite artists' year-end lists No Age included Crocodiles' "Neon Jesus" as one of their top 10 "shredders" of '08: "[Crocodiles are] a great new band from San Diego. This song is a real good kinda early eighties electro punk... more info

Guardian Music — In case you hadn't noticed, it was the Brit awards this week. The annual music industry back-pat saw Duffy sweep up and Coldplay having a "shit day", and this week's Music Weekly kicks off with behind-the-scenes interviews, featuring Elbow, Lady Gaga... more info

Pitchfork — Anyone who rented Vicky Christina Barcelona shouldn't be hurting for excuses to jump on a plane to Spain, but we're giving you one anyway. Last month, we announced that Pitchfork would curate a stage at this summer's Primavera Sound Festival, which ... more info

Pitchfork —  -- As Bloodshy & Avant, the Swedish producers Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg provided the deliriously great synthetic whizzing noises for jams like Britney Spears's "Toxic" and "Piece of Me", as well as hits for Kylie Minogue and Rachel Ste... more info

Pitchfork —  -- As Bloodshy & Avant, the Swedish producers Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg provided the deliriously great synthetic whizzing noises for jams like Britney Spears's "Toxic" and "Piece of Me", as well as hits for Kylie Minogue and Rache... more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — Along with the likes of the great Vivian Girls and not so great Crystal Stilts it seems The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart are leading something of a C86 resurgance at the moment. These feedback- fuzz heavy bands with a keen ear for a melody are appear... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets are on Am Ex presale (@ noon) for the Modest Mouse show at Terminal 5. Tickets are still on sale for Cat Power's Thursday show at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Tickets are on Am Ex presale (@ noon) for... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets are on Am Ex presale (@ noon) for the Modest Mouse show at Terminal 5. Tickets are still on sale for Cat Power's Thursday show at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Tickets are on Am Ex presale (@ noon) for... more info