Stereogum — Though it’s been a little while since LCD Soundsystem released this cover of Franz Ferdinand’s “Live Alone” as part of a Record Store Day vinyl compilation, the now-defunct group recently dropped the song’s accompanying video, a kaleidoscop... more info

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Guardian Music — Deadmau5, LondonBack in 2006, Canadian producer Joel Zimmerman solved the problem of how to stage live dance music in a visually exciting way. Ever since donning his giant, laser-shooting mouse head to become Deadmau5, his star has been rising, to th... more info

Guardian Music — Produced by Alex Kapranos, this promising lot operate a hair's breadth from Franz Ferdinand's funkily acerbic styleHometown: London.The lineup: Martyn, Thom, Tom, Lawrence, Mike.The background: They're evidently running out of band names. There's jus... more info

Stereogum — Reworked/Remixed, the new collection from the Danish electronic producer Trentemøller, features two CDs’ worth of his remixes, including work for high-profile clients like Depeche Mode and Franz Ferdinand. And below, you can download the opening t... more info

411 Mania — Sabbatical is going well... more info

NME — Guitarist Nick McCarthy says the band are planning a comeback in 2012 more info

Guardian Music — Standard-issue anthemic dark-rock in the manner of early U2/Bunnymen/the Cure. We can picture crowds singing alongHometown: London.The lineup: David Troster (vocals, guitar), Francesco Bondi (guitar, keyboard), Craig Lowe (bass), Jake Sorbie (drums).... more info

Guardian Music — For their new video, Franz Ferdinand's Nick McCarthy, his wife, and poet Alexander Ragnew turned to artist Martin Creed for inspirationWhat do you get if you combine Franz Ferdinand guitarist Nick McCarthy, his Austrian wife and poet Alexander Ragne... more info

Guardian Music — Watch this exclusive video from Franz Ferdinand guitarist Nick McCarthy and Turner prize-winning artist Martin Creed more info