DrownedInSound — The Kaiser Chiefs' FM-friendly pop juggernaut rolled into Sheffield - the Hallam Arena, no less - recently, and they bought some mates with them: Black Kids and Esser provided the support. more info

Altsounds — *THE PIGEON DETECTIVES * *LadyHawke / Hadouken! / Metronomy / Rolo Tomassi / Esser / Tinchy Stryder / Kissy Sell Out / Caspa (DJ) / First Aid Kit / JME / Marina and the Diamonds / Plastician / Pull In Emergency / Rosie and the Goldbug / Rusko (li... more info

Get Weird — So London producer Esser is part way through playing some UK arena dates in support of The Kaiser Chiefs before embarking on a solo tour next month. His recent single ‘Work It Out’ has been getting a good reception and was remixed by Sinden an... more info

The Mix Tape Podcast — Welcome back to Volume 13 of A Week In The Remix...We start off with a quality old classic from Brodinski and Crookers that fills your every electro need. Next up and an upbeat version of Sebastian Tellier's Kilometer with A-Trak increasing the tempo... more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — Passion Pit started the year as one of the most hyped bands around. Their euphoric blend of Flaming Lips style optimism, Hot Chip esque cute electronics and inventiveness akin to The Avalanches pricked numerous critics and taste makers ears and cause... more info

The Mix Tape Podcast — Esser's new video for forthcoming single Work It Out - out 23rd Feb.Buy It At Record Store!Buy It At Insound! more info

NME - The Bands Blog — We had a word with Black Kids before they went on stage at their jam packed NME awards show, and Reggie shared his fears of falling over onstage. For those that are worried about the poor lamb, we can confirm that he didn't trip once during the show ... more info

NME - The Bands Blog — Last night Passion Pit, Esser and Black Kids put on a sold out NME Awards gig at the Camden Palace that is KOKO. We grabbed main Passion Pitter Michael Angelakos after he bounced offstage to quiz the fella on how it went, what's in store for their c... more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — British Sea PowerThe Big PinkHoly FuckLittle BootsThe Chapman FamilyPassion PitLightspeed ChampionMetronomyThe Handsome FamilyFuture Of The LeftJohnny ForeignerDanananakroydThe Joy FormidableChew LipsTo The BonesKasmsYour TwentiesEsserPulled Apart By... more info

NME — Little Boots, Howling Bells, Esser, Future Of The Left and Kids In Glass Houses are among the acts announced to be playing JD Set gigs next month as part of the gig series organised by drinks manufacturer Jack Daniel's. more info