Stereogum — Reykjavík’s annual Iceland Airwaves festival returns this November, and we’re giving away a pair of tickets. The fest brings major international and Icelandic talent to the city’s music venues, CMJ- or SXSW-style, and this year’s lineup incl... more info

NME — The five-track EP was recorded at SXSW festival in March more info

Brooklyn Vegan — House of Vans during last week's Zumiez party (more by Ryan Muir) The June lineups for the free Vans House Parties at NYC's House of Vans (25 Franklin St) were already announced, and now the July and August ones were... more info

Stereogum — Ed Schrader’s Music Beat just finished tearing it up as Future Islands’ opener, and today they put out Party Jail, the follow up to their incendiary debut, Jazz Mind, after a series of great singles including “Pantomime Jack,” “Televan,” ... more info

NME — Haim, Phoenix, Future Islands, Interpol and Death Grips will also play on August 23-24 more info

NME — Canadians will be supported by Jake Bugg, Wild Beasts, Future Islands and Band Of Skulls more info

Stereogum — St. Louis’ LouFest has been going strong since 2010, and this year’s lineup has just been announced. OutKast will headline (as can be expected at this point) along with Arctic Monkeys and Cake. Some other noteworthy additions include Future Islan... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — St. Louis music festival LouFest is returning this year from September 6-7 in Forest Park, and the lineup has now been announced. It's one of the many festivals Outkast are playing this year, plus includes Arctic Monkeys, Future Islands,... more info

Stereogum — One of the many reasons why Ed Schrader’s Music Beat (a Band To Watch) remains one of the most exciting live acts around (and a perfect opener for Future Islands on their current tour) is how easily the singer/drummer (along with bassist Devlin Ric... more info

NME — Wild Beasts, Kelis and Future Islands will also perform over the weekend more info