Pitchfork — Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse has committed suicide, according to a report from Rolling Stone. His family has released a statement reading, "It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and family member, Mark Linkous, took hi... more info

Guardian Music — These drowsy, hazy songs suggest an alternate reality Brian Wilson making crackly, cheapo synth ditties in his bedroomHometown: Akron, Ohio.The lineup: Keith Freund, Linda Lejsovka, Mike Tolan.The background: Trouble Books might make a mockery on the... more info

Guardian Music — Don't pay any attention to their name – these north London newbies are not yuck at all, they're pretty good, sounding like a shoegazey Sonic YouthHometown: London.The lineup: Jonny (drums), Daniel (vocals, rhythm guitar), Max (lead guitar), Ma... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Clogs: "On the Edge (featuring Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond)" [mp3] from The Creatures in the Garden of Lady Walton (out January 26th) Clogs: "Three-Two" [mp3] from Veil Waltz EP other Clogs posts... more info

NME — Simpsons' creator expands the May bash's line-up more info

Guardian Music — All Tomorrow's Parties was never an easy sell, but as a new documentary shows, the alternative festival has defied the cynics and established itself as live music institutionI started All Tomorrow's Parties 10 years ago because I wanted to give peopl... more info

Pop Candy — If you're feeling a little uninspired today, I have just the cure: a big ol' mix of new music. I threw all of my current faves into this week's podcast, and I think/hope it'll make you squeal. more info

Nialler9 — This week taking in new album tracks from Stricken City and Daniel Johnston, new singles from LCD Soundsystem, Two Door Cinema Club, Four Tet, Yeasayer and Kid Sister as well as a Hypnotic Brass Ensemble-bolstered version of Golden Silvers’ ‘Ar... more info

Stereogum — Things were different from the last time we saw Girls live, when we hosted their first NYC show at Market Hotel: near unanimous praise for one of the year's best Albums, and a recently reconfigured lineup that saw the abrupt departure of their tou... more info

Scotsman.com — DANIEL JOHNSTON **** QUEEN'S HALL, EDINBURGH more info