Guardian Music — It might be more than 30 years old, but krautrock, Germany's experimental music from the 1970s, still has a freshness that sixth-generation British indie bands can't matchIt began out of nothing, was given a joke name, and became the pop influence du... more info

Detroit Free Press — SPOON: Sixteen years after revving up on the scene in Austin, Texas -- and earning a loyal following from those in the know -- Spoon arrives in Royal Oak with two hard-earned Top 10 albums. With Deerhunter and the Strange Boys. 7 tonight, Royal Oak M... more info

Stereogum — You already saw shots from Spoon and Deerhunter’s DC show, but Radio City Music Hall is a tour stop worth documenting. To that end, Dan Harris noted that Britt Daniel’s parents were beaming and taking photos of their son during their set. Photogr... more info

Guardian Music — Just when you thought it was dead, the audio cassette is catching the imagination of music fans again. So what's making us pause and rewind?During its heyday, the audio cassette was easy to take for granted. It was cheap, portable and simple to dupl... more info

Detroit Free Press — The Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts The Fabulous Thunderbirds at the Ark Spoon with Deerhunter and the Strange Boys at the Royal Oak Music Theatre Stone Temple Pilots at the Fillmore Detroit Dillinger Escape Plan a... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Benjamin Lozovsky Spoon has made a long and fruitful career out of simultaneously fulfilling and denying the expectations of fans, critics and record labels. On Friday night (3/26), the band greatly exceeded its own expectations by headlining a so... more info

My Old Kentucky — Tonight at Locals Only, thanks to Butler Scion Free Thursdays, we celebrate my eighth 25th birthday! You will be treated to FREE performances by John Rambo & The Vietnam Wars + Light Pollution plus $1 beer!Light Pollution recently signed with Carpar... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 03-18 New Orleans, LA - Republic %03-19 Birmingham, AL - Workplay Soundstage %03-20 Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle %03-22 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club %03-23 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club %03-24 Richmond, VA - The National %03-26 New York, NY - Radio City Music... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 03-17 Austin, TX - Stubbs (NPR SXSW showcase)03-18 New Orleans, LA - Republic %@03-19 Birmingham, AL - Workplay Soundstage %@03-20 Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle %@03-22 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club %@03-23 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club %@03-24 Richmond, VA - T... more info

Cult U.S. indie rock band Deerhunter have confirmed a new London headline show for the 6th May at Heaven. Tickets are on sale now from www.atpfestival.com more info