Pitchfork — Photo by Jaime Martinez Yesterday, The New York Times published an in-depth profile of M.I.A. written by Times staffer Lynn Hirschberg. The lengthy read followed M.I.A. through the making and promoting of her new album / / / Y / . In examining... more info

Stereogum — M.I.A.’s big New York Times Magazine piece reveals a lot about the singer, and a lot of it isn’t good. Writer Lynn Hirschberg includes barbs both small and large in her 8,000 words on the artist. (Example: “‘I kind of want to be an outsider,â... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Dance music outfit Major Lazer have teamed up with electro/synth loving duo La Roux for a free download mixtape. Lazerproof is a 14-track mixtape put together by Florida based duo Diplo and Switch... more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — For all the talk of La Roux's hair, family, 80's nostalgia or her voice the one things people seemed to miss was just how heartbroken she sounds when she sings. Currently riding a wave of success Stateside, La Roux has teamed up with Diplo for the se... more info

Idolator — Flame-haired Elly Jackson’s vocals combine with Diplo’s electronic touch on Lazerproof, the new free mix tape from Major Lazer and La Roux. (Flip through our Major Lazer and La Roux galleries from Coachella.) The 14-track collab was posted today ... more info

Pitchfork — Lazerproof, the new collaborative mixtape from Major Lazer and La Roux, is now out in the world. Diplo's Mad Decent label posted the link this morning, and now all you have to do is click on over to this website and cough up an email address and a ... more info

Guardian Music — Lazerproof, released today as a free download, sees the synth-pop duo remixed by producers Diplo and SwitchLa Roux has followed in the footsteps of MIA and Santigold, releasing a mixtape team-up with dancehall producer Diplo. Lazerproof, a collaborat... more info

Guardian Music — He's a dubstep producer from Yorkshire who lives in Los Angeles and has worked with Britney Spears. But for Rusko, it's all about the bass line and, er, Meat LoafFor those who don't know your work, can you tell us who you are and what you're about? R... more info

Nialler9 — Diplo & Switch put this mixtape together for La Roux while working on new material in Jamaica. Free download from Mad Decent. LAZERPROOF TRACKLISTING 1. Bulletproof (Nacey Remix ft. Matt Hemerlein) 2. Colourless Artibella 3. I’m Not Your Lemonade +... more info

NME - The Daily Download — Just a quick one to let you know about the new Lazerproof mixtape over on Diplo's Mad Decent site. A new collaboration from Major Lazer and La Roux it features Rusko, Amanda Blank, Gucci Mane and more and is available for the price of an email. Head ... more info