Killed By Death Records — “Snare & the Idiots were a back to basics punk band from Newport, Kentucky who made a lot of noise during the hardcore era. Because they were alive after the so-called Killed By Death years, they unfortunately get overlooked. They … Continue read... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Singer Ryan Karazija moved to o Reykjavík, Iceland, after a stint as a member of Audrye Sessions turned into a disappointment in terms of sales and critical recognition. His one-man project is called Low Roar and his self-titled debut is a lonesom... more info

Dalston Oxfam Shop — Tomorrow, the 30th of December, is the first ever Now Playing 2012 Blog Preview on BBC 6 Music.Below is a list of the tracks and blogs who have contributed. They have included my recommendation, Brenmar (video below). The show starts at 7pm GMT tomo... more info

Perez Hilton — Garbage is doing it big in 2012! Not only are they releasing a new album they're also taking their show on the road! Shirley Manson & Co made the announcement on their Facebook page early Sunday morning: Ladies and gentlemen It is our great pleasure... more info

Dlisted — I don't know what I did to deserve this, but somehow this attack on my eyeballs landed in my inbox and now you'll have to suffer with me. Garbage Pail Whore and self-proclaimed beard slut, Ke$hit, squatted on top of Tumblr and queefed out h... more info

DrownedInSound — This is very good, but it’s not definitive - but perhaps R.E.M. just aren't that sort of band. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Altsounds — DMV's own, yU, is preparing for his sophomore album "The Earn" which will be released on December 13th via Mello Music Group!! yU's previous album "Before Taxes" was met with worldwide acclaim and critical success, garnering Best of 2010 lists fr... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — R.E.M.'s 40-song career retrospective Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage: 1982 - 2011 is in stores this week. With the holidays approaching, box sets are becoming more plentiful. This week's highlight is the Who's Quadrophenia- The Direc... more info

Guardian Music — After 31 years, REM are no more, after an amicable, mutual decision to split. But is it really what they all wanted? And is it truly for ever?Outside the swish Connaught Hotel, London is bathed in sunshine, but very little of it finds its way into ... more info

Stereogum — R.E.M.’s career-spanning greatest-hits collection Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage 1982- 2011 arrives in about a week, and it includes three new songs that the band recorded just before they decided to break up. We’ve already heard... more info