DrownedInSound — It can’t be said that there is ‘something for everyone’ on this record but there is probably something for most fans of twee indiepop. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Guardian Music — Cymbals Eat Guitars, On tourRight now, it seems as if every band has their own take on what 90s American bands like Pavement were all about. For Mazes, it's the cute tunes. For Yuck, it's the mid-tempo strumming and idiosyncratic lead lines. For Cymb... more info

DrownedInSound — More free festive musical goods. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Altsounds — "I Taught You How To Dance" is a new four track ten inch EP featuring the standout track from Darren's latest album The Ship's Piano and covers of three other songs with 'Dance' in the title; 'Dance Away' by Roxy Music, 'I Don't Want to Dance' by Edd... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Best known as the singer-songwriter of the phenomenally successful and much-loved Hefner, Darren Hayman is now six albums into an increasingly idiosyncratic career path; writing the theme tune and staring in a Spanish Sitcom, playing a 30 people cap... more info

DrownedInSound — Darren Hayman is regardless a master of simultaneously writing powerfully and underwhelmingly. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

DrownedInSound — Single of the Week! Magic Bus - ‘Magic Bus’ (Static Caravan, snippet here) I have only heard the first half of 'Magic Bus' because Static Caravan are traditionalists, they want you all to leave your bloody houses and stand at the counter of ... more info

The Music Fix — Intimate piano concerts in the works. more info

The Quietus — Darren Hayman gets friendly with pianos from across the ages in new video more info

DrownedInSound — This week's Spotifriday playlist featuring delights from the likes of Toddla T, Razika, Grandaddy, Darren Hayman, Oneida and then some more. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info