Aquarium Drunkard — “Harsh Realm” — like manna for starved Hope Sandoval devotees. Atmospherically, Widowspeak have lifted a page or three from the first two Mazzy Star LP’s (this is a good thing) with the late-night comedown vibe found on the track below.  Loo... more info

Guardian Music — (Flock Music)Fans of Julia Stone's work with her brother, Angus, may question the wisdom of this solo album. Their double act benefits from a system of sibling checks and balances, her breathy, faux-naive style offset by his laidback drawl, but here,... more info

Guardian Music — Are we witnessing the death throes of pop music? Take a look around you and the signs are everywhereThese days, in any given seven-day period, you can find plenty of examples of something that historians will one day describe as the key moment when ... more info

Guardian Music — This San Francisco duo combine the Horrors' shimmery reverb with Mazzy Star's icy vocals to create a hazy, indie noiseHometown: San Francisco.The lineup: Tamaryn (vocals, instruments), Rex John Shelverton (production, instruments).The background: The... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Time Bandit said... Sunday Morning coming down on C-60 with: Blue Mountain "Dog Days" (1995) http://c-60lownoise.blogspot.com Swapmeet Louie said... Happy 4th of July! Celebrate with some Johnny Cash outtakes from his American Recordings sessions! ... more info

Undercover, Australia — One of the most recognisable female voices in the world, Hope Sandoval, played at The Forum in Melbourne last night. more info

Guardian Music — For a band that sound as though they're barely working up a sweat, this slowcore group are causing quite a stirHometown: Los Angeles.The lineup: Jenny Lee Lindberg (vocals, bass), Emily Kokal (vocals, guitar), Theresa Wayman (vocals, guitar), Stella ... more info

Nialler9 — A list of recommended events taking place over the next seven days in Dublin. Highlighted gigs this week include The Slits, O Emperor, Beardyman, hot electronic/dubstep artist James Blake (more on him later), Hope Sandoval, Ted Leo and the Pharmacist... more info

Nialler9 — The Low Sea are a little known Galway-based band made up of Billie and Bobby D who have been seducing people with their hazy, spaced-out electronic-infused shoegaze dream-pop. Fans of Hope Sandoval and Mazzy Star will love them. Having recently sign... more info

Undercover, Australia — Former Mazzy Star frontwoman Hope Sandoval is heading to Australia for four theatre shows this June. more info