DrownedInSound — In the end it all comes down to generating that intangible spark from a broadly similar set of tools: for some reason, where Fucked Up Friends had it in abundance, Maniac Meat has it only in psychotic episodes. Read the full story on DrownedinS... more info

Altsounds — Following the release of their critically acclaimed new album “*White Crosses*”, Florida based punk rock heroesAgainst Me! return to our shores this autumn for a full UK tour. The band recently hit the UK performing an outstandi... more info

Pitchfork — UPDATE: Matador has announced the initial lineup for their 21st birthday party. In addition to the reunited GBV ("the Classic '93 - '96 lineup), it also features Pavement, Sonic Youth, Belle & Sebastian, Spoon, Cat Power, Yo La Tengo, the Jon Spencer... more info

Pitchfork — Nobody in the music world seems to like Arizona's controversial new immigration law, but people are divided on how to approach it. Rage Against the Machine frontman Zack de la Rocha has helped organized the Sound Strike, a protest that involves va... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Marianne Ventrice DOWNLOAD: Cults - Go Outside (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Fucked Up - Walking on Sunshine (MP3) (info) "Not letting a little rain deter us from the excellent High Places/Fucked Up/Liars show at Barge Park." - jdye Cults (who... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Indra Dunis Last year, we marked dark and dramatic songstress Zola Jesus as a Rising act. And, since then, she's released an incredible EP (with an equally amazing cover), put together a startlingly good live set, and announced dates with in... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — You've heard the song, now check out the glammed-out, Gaga-gone-indie clip for Diamond Rings' "Show Me Your Stuff". The basketball-themed clip was directed by Claire Edmondson and features a cameo from Fucked Up's Damian Abraham. Also: the gym the vi... more info

NME — Teenage Fanclub and Fucked Up are confirmed for indie weekender more info

Topix — When 300 pounds of perspiring flesh take the stage to recite the lyrics of a band the New York Times refuses to pronounce , reverse psychology occurs. more info

Pitchfork — Fucked Up are staying busy as fuck. On their plate, they've got new singles, split releases, a charity appearance, a cover of an '80s classic, and, apparently, touring and collaborating with Public Enemy (!) Fucked Up make great albums, like 2008's ... more info