The Culture Of Me — (photo by Roberto Foddai) A few months back, we featured London's Catherine A.D. as one of our "emerging" artists that we thought would be (and is) on the cusp of a full-scale pop culture takeover saying she was "gentle, coy, nearly-too-endearing... more info

My Old Kentucky — Friendly Fires, White Lies and The Soft Pack packed out Radio Radio and likely gave Indianapolis their only chance to see some or all of these bands in a club setting. Next time around, they'll probably all be playing much larger venues at a much hi... more info

Tastes Like Caramel — Anytime we can write about Friendly Fires it’s basically a great day! We really love these guys and they BRING IT every single time. Make sure you check them out at Le Poisson Rouge Wednesday August 12 (right after we hopefully hit up Lollapalooza!... more info

Altsounds — Portland, OR's Hockey is bringing their scruffy dance jams to the masses come this summer with Mind Chaos, their debut album on Capitol Records. The four-piece self released Mind Chaos in 2008 to heralding underground praise, both stateside and in th... more info

NME — The Zutons, Ladyhawke and Noisettes will also play Cornwall bash more info

Persona Sauna — ...then you should check into Delphic. Their intriguing Manchester sound has begun its move overseas and rightfully so. The band is releasing their debut single next month on Belgian label R+S. You can even work out your own remix on their site.Delph... more info

NME — Event that launched Vampire Weekend, Andrew WK and Friendly Fires set for final night more info

Music Mule — What? Au Revoir Simone / Cortney Tidwell Hailing from Brooklyn, Au Revoir Simone are Annie, Erika and Heather. You may recognise them as the lush vocals on Friendly Fires’ hit from last year ‘Paris’. Their brand of synth-lead alt folk sends me ... more info

My Old Kentucky — (designs by IBelieveInOurVictory.com @ LODGE Design)(designs by IBelieveInOurVictory.com @ LODGE Design)Radio Radio in historic Fountain SquareDoors @ 8pm. Music @ 9pm.A special design thanks to....LODGESeven Johnson AvenueIndianapolis Indiana 46219... more info

Detroit Free Press — The London trio White Lies does the retro post-punk style with unabashed grandiosity. The Blind Pig is a cozy place for a band whose music seems crafted for stadiums. This is a show that might allow you to boast, "I saw them when." Friendly Fires and... more info