Time Out, London — Three-day bash at the Southbank Centre featuring Doves, Manic Street Preachers, Saint Etienne, Beth Orton, The Magic Numbers and Edwyn Collins more info

Obscure Sound — For a four-piece whose infectious qualities ride heavily on an unconventional mixture of heartfelt optimism and captivating hooks, the choice to name Sparkadia’s debut album Postcards comes off as an apt choice. Because as lead vocalist Alex... more info

Pitchfork — A kid turns 18 in the U.S., and he/she buys cigarettes, porn, and lotto tickets. A label turns 18 in the UK, and it gets Saint Etienne, Edwyn Collins, Doves, and Chemical Brothers to play a weekend festival in celebration. As enticing as some of thos... more info