NME — Band admit to in-studio tension during 'Total Life Forever' sessions more info

Guardian Music — With their arch reputation, Foals are unlikely contenders to be the last great soul-baring rock band. Singer Yannis Philippakis tells Dave Simpson why he's tapping into his private terrorsIn an Amsterdam square, tourists all around, Yannis Philippaki... more info

Rollo & Grady — Cookin’ On 3 Burners – Cars (Gary Numan) Foals – The Bed’s Too Big Without You (Police) Harlem – Sometimes (The Flamin Groovies) Bookmark It Hide Sites more info

Guardian Music — The Cockpit, LeedsFrom Vampire Weekend to Foals, afrobeat has become a part of pop lately, but there's nothing quite like this. Fool's Gold aren't – as one hapless punter had imagined – a Stone Roses tribute but a fearsome Los Angeles-b... more info

DrownedInSound — Foals release their quite-hotly-anticipated second record on May 10, which is next Monday, so only a few days away. From what we've heard so far - and likewise you, I assume - it should surpass their first effort in Antidotes, an achievement indeed. ... more info

Guardian Music — Up, up, up with Foals, Cos and River Island. Down, down down with Winslet's new mini-series, kaftans and cheapo menswearGoing upRiver Island Design Forum Leopard High Heel in turquoise In store now! A slice of pure fabulousness for £84.99. Race yo... more info

DrownedInSound — Noisy Leeds lot Pulled Apart By Horses have some very special news. They've signed a record deal with Transgressive Records, home to Johnny Flynn, Foals, Graham Coxon and some notable others over the years. You may have had a slight inkling this news... more info

NME — Plus The Temper Trap 'survive the volcano' to kick off UK tour more info

Guardian Music — Rokia Traore, On tourInteresting times in the world of "world". On the one hand, the genre must mourn the passing of one of its most passionate spokespersons, Charlie Gillett. On the other, one must delight in the constant stream of impressive new mu... more info

Pop Justice — Yesterday's post about the UK's not-very-good Eurovision entry put us on a bit of a downer. Fortunately there is good news. Firstly the version of 'That Sounds Good To Me' we featured yesterday is the version that's been played on radio and is not ... more info