Undercover, Australia — Heard of The Yummy Fur? Probably not, but you may have heard of The 1990s and Franz Ferdinand? Ahh yes, that made your indieometer stand on end! more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — TORONTO -- Alex Kapranos is what you might call a well-rounded individual. more info

Guardian Music — News Corp site settles row with Merlin agency whose clients include Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead and Vampire WeekendMySpace has settled a year-long row with independent record companies with a landmark deal that will allow artists including Arctic Monke... more info

White Folks Get Crunk — OK the first group are a few B’more party bangers that came from the WFGC DJ Remix Site. Go post some hot ish! BASS UP ((SERAFINâ„¢ EXCLUSIVE ORIGINAL BMORE)) download | mp3 Yea you recognize that guitar riff, sick ass jam homey! Take Me Out ... more info

Altsounds — *NYC collective *The Phenomenal Handclap Band* will be performing their final NYC show of the year, headlining the *Bowery Ballroom* [6 Delancey St.] for the first time on *Friday, December 11th*. Opening will be Javelin and Eclectic Method. Show is... more info

Guardian Music — With big pop tunes, giant choruses and ace titles, this new group from former Fire Engines singer Davey Henderson is no half-hearted stab at gloryHometown: Edinburgh.The lineup: Davey Henderson (vocals, guitar), Ian Holford (drums), Simon Smeeton (gu... more info

411 Mania — The look back at the decade in music continues with a look at the best albums from 2004! From Kanye's The College Dropout to Franz Ferdinand's self-titled debut to Arcade Fire's Funeral, see what albums made the list in this week's Ten Deep! more info

Guardian Music — The ageing Britpop monolith seems to be performing a homage to the latest diva dance routines. And it is a joy to beholdAutumn has thus far bestowed on us many music videos that, to some extent, dispose of sets, background distractions and extraneous... more info

Stereogum — San Diego quartet the Soft Pack were called the Muslims when we suggested you keep your eyes on them. They shifted the name, but their Strokes-esque Stooges-inspired post-punk rock 'n' roll remains the same (even when they go acoustic). They reminded... more info

The Vinyl Villain — Back in 2004/2005, the UK charts were seemingly dominated by a plethora of emerging guitar-led bands, very few of whom lasted the course beyond the debut LP. One of my favourite records from the period was Capture/Release, the debut LP by The Rakes.... more info