KEXP Seattle — Last month, Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor released his sophomore solo-album Piano. During a set at Manchester’s Granada Studios, Taylor performed a few tracks off the album as well as a cover of Prince‘s rare track “Old Friends 4 Sale.” It’s a... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Listen to Alexis' spare, solo piano take on Parade outtake "Old Friends 4 Sale." Continue reading… more info

Stereogum — Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor recently released his second solo LP Piano, a beautiful collection of live covers and original material performed unadorned and unaccompanied on the titular instrument. A few weeks ago Taylor visited Manchester’s historic... more info

DJmag — Run The Jewels and Carl Craig also join James Murphy and co. at Riviera Maya next year… more info

Consequence of Sound — Two nights of James Murphy and co., plus Run the Jewels, Hot Chip, Holy Ghost!, and more. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — A lot of cool DFA-related acts on the Carribean coast of the Yucatan peninsula. Continue reading… more info

Stereogum — Beach Vibes is a new festival that will have its inaugural edition this January at a resort at the Riviera Maya on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. It was curated by and will be headlined by LCD Soundsystem, who will perform for two nights. The rest of ... more info

Obscure Sound — A bit over a month ago, “Coming On Strong” impressed with its confident sound, showing a variety of hook-y comparisons to my mind at least (“…the synth-tinged color of Cut Copy, the crisp punch of Hot Chip, and the infectious Brit-pop tribut... more info

NME — Members of the electro band span The Purple One's greatest hits at Block9 more info

Guardian Music — Our writers pick some of the standouts of this year’s festival. Let us know what you’re most looking forward to at Worthy FarmHome to the festival’s best frozen cocktails, the Beat Hotel is also hosting some of the finest dance s... more info