Guardian Music — Guitar music was once a no-go area for the techno purist, but German label Kompakt is forcing a rethink, says Tony NaylorTechno and indie: historically, these have been separate, hermetically sealed genres; parallel worlds; sworn enemies, even. To th... more info

Guardian Music — Paul Morley introduces the Mercury prize nominees and winners that make up his prizes and awards discussion panelAfter a couple of decades, there are a couple of hundred acts to choose from when it comes to assembling a panel to discuss what it was l... more info

Guardian Music — (Bigger Picture)Until now, Kano's major musical contribution of 2010 was his guest appearance on Gorillaz' White Flag. Like Damon Albarn – who produces a track here – the Newham rapper knows how to build a coalition of the musically willing and e... more info

Nialler9 — For those looking for a cheaper option than Electric Picnic in a foreign European city you could do worse than Berlin Music Festival on the 10th and 11th of September. Weekend tickets are just €65 plus booking fee and here are some of the acts play... more info

Stereogum — Hot Chip have a remix EP on the way, to be released a little before their next series of dates opening for LCD Soundsystem (including a show at Hollywood Bowl with both LCD and Sleigh Bells). Caribou’s Dan Snaith does this brooding, brainy remix of... more info

Guardian Music — Pompous, fascinating, hilarious, touching and daft. Chris Salmon watches and learns from the rapper onlineIf posting pictures of luxury goods and attractive women is blogging, then Kanye West has done so enthusiastically at kanyeuniversecity.com/blog... more info

Altsounds — *AC Entertainment *is excited to release the (still expanding) lineup of *MoogFest 2010*! As previously announced, this extraordinary three-day festival, celebrating the innovative vision of sonic pioneer, *Robert Moog*, will take place *Halloween ... more info

NME — Acts will join Massive Attack, MGMT and Jonsi at the North Carolina event more info

Silent Uproar — LCD Soundsystem is several dates into their worldwide tour in support of This is Happening. Sleigh Bells will join James Murphy for most of North America, while Hot Chip will support in the US and UK. [consequenceofsound.net] more info

Nialler9 — The second single from Steve Mason’s Richard X-produced album Boys Outside has an undeniable Beta Band rhythm to it and that is no bad thing. Barry has an Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip remix of the track. more info