Stereogum — It’s a bit like naming your band Illmatic, isn’t it? “Dummy” is a great word with lots of fun uses, but if you bring it up in a music-nerd context, people’s brains will all wander to the same lonely, desolate, beautiful Portishead album.... more info

Stereogum — Los Angeles space cakes Dummy are planning to release their new album Free Energy soon — we’ve already written about lead single “Nullspace” and “Nine Clean Nails.” Today, Dummy return with two more singles and a video: “Blue Dada”... more info

Stereogum — The spacey, motorik-infused Los Angeles rockers Dummy are getting ready to release their new album Free Energy, and we’ve already posted lead single “Nullspace.” Today, the band follows that track with a new one called “Nine Clean Nails.�... more info

Stereogum — The eclectic, hypnotic, retro-futuristic LA indie band Dummy are back today with news of LP2. The follow-up to Mandatory Enjoyment , Free Energy is dropping in September on Trouble In Mind. Lead single “Nullspace” is billed as the new record�... more info

Stereogum — Chicago young ruffians Twin Peaks just released their great debut album Sunken last summer, but they’re already on to LP2. It’s called Wild Onion, and it’s coming this August on a new label called The Grand Jury. Lead single “Flavor” mainta... more info

Consequence of Sound — Go find yourself a baseball dugout, and...y'know... more info

Consequence of Sound — Spring tour dates included, too. more info

Consequence of Sound — The man can spin a damn compelling cover. more info

The Bay Bridged — It would be fair for some artists to hold a grudge or be at least a little bitter after being dropped from two record labels following their debut album. But for Free Energy, whose partnerships with James Murphy’s DFA Records, as well as EMI, disin... more info

Popdose — Free Energy's latest is unpretentious, and every now and then that's all you need more info