Stereogum — Brooklyn dream-pop outfit Asobi Seksu just released a 10" anchored by "Transparence," a standout from this February's Hush LP. Before the clock strikes '10 they'll have a third release on the year by way of Rewolf, an LP offering acoustic versions of... more info

Guardian Music — Sometimes the spliffs cause Massive Attack to forget what they've said in the past. But they say the gap between albums is the result of too much work, not too many drugsSitting at the control desk of Massive Attack's studio, which lurks on an unprep... more info

Undercover, Australia — Hope Sandoval has never really clicked into the mainstream as a solo artist, but her time as singer in Mazzy Star has left her with a dedicated following. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets are on sale (@ noon) for the Hope Sandoval shows happening at Bowery Ballroom and Music Hall of Williamsburg. Tickets are on sale (@ noon) for the Sonic Youth/Dinosaur Jr. show at Terminal 5. Tickets are on sale (@... more info

Rolling Stone — R. Kelly knows what cities but not what venues he’ll visit as he attempts to proves he’s “Number One” with a long autumn trek in support of his upcoming Untitled. Plus, Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions embark on their first tour in eight y... more info

Rock Sellout — Hope Sandoval’s first full-length in eight years will drop via Nettwerk on September 29. Through The Devil Softly, is Hope’s second with Warm Inventions partner Colm O’Ciosoig (My Bloody Valentine’s drummer). We’ve got a track from the new ... more info

Altsounds — ‘Blanchard’ is the gorgeous first single to be taken from Hope Sandoval and The Warm Inventions forthcoming album ‘Through The Devil Softly’. It’s a typical offering from the former Mazzy Star front woman ... more info

Live Daily — Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions will play their first live shows in eight years this fall to support the duo's second studio album, "The Devil Softly." Sandoval, also of alt-rockers Mazzy Star [ tickets ], and her Warm Inventions partner, My B... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Even more Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions North American tour dates were just announced. These are in addition to the handful that I posted yesterday. Tickets to the NYC show will go on sale this Friday at noon.... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "Hope formed The Warm Inventions and released their first album called Bavarian Fruit Bread, in 2001. This album sounds little different in terms of theme, voice, and instrumentation from that of her work with Mazzy Star. Subsequently, The Warm Inven... more info