Scotsman.com — GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR BARROWLAND, GLASGOW **** more info

DrownedInSound — This weekend last, Noel Gardner, Rory Gibb and Andrzej Lukowski descended upon Butlins, Minehead, and unanimously failed to see Boban Markovi?'s drooled over set. Ho hum: Emeralds were worth it. Here is what they did instead. Read the full stor... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG 2 of these men will share a stage in the New Year (more) Before you really do the math, the idea is staggering: one member of Neurosis, one member of Saint Vitus, half of Shrinebuilder, one member of... more info

DrownedInSound — In advance of Godspeed You! Black Emperor's return at ATP at the weekend, now seems like a good time to share Efrim's thoughts on the band's founding, in the 'transcript' of an 'interview' conducted for the late, great Plan B magazine. Read the... more info

Guardian Music — I'll Be Your Mirror, which launches in 2011, will be the first in a new series of festivals to be held in cities instead of holiday campsAll Tomorrow's Parties is to launch its new festival series early next year. Like the original ATP, I'll Be Your ... more info

Altsounds — As recently announced, on Sunday 27th February 2011 renowned concert promoters All Tomorrow's Parties will collaborate with Japan's Creativeman to present their first Japanese event. Named after the b-side to The Velvet Underground's original All Tom... more info

Guardian Music — Frontman tells bandmates he has returned to his home in New York, although remaining three will continue as new outfit X-TGThrobbing Gristle have "ceased to exist". The industrial legends announced their sudden dissolution in a message on their websi... more info

Guardian Music — This magnificently monikered four-piece mix trad-folk harmonies with post-rock textures, like Mumford & Sons meets MogwaiHometown: London.The lineup: Tristram Bawtree (vocals, guitar, ukulele), Becca Mears (cello), Greg Griffin (backing vocals, guita... more info

Guardian Music — The first of this week's new bands, chosen by guest editor Antony Hegarty, is an ambient artist whose melancholy music evokes memory and desire, mortality and dreadHometown: New York.The lineup: William Basinski (music, production).The background: Th... more info

NME — Group add three extra shows to their upcoming 2011 gig-run more info