Guardian Music — (Rocket Girl)The German electronic musician and producer has been in demand since blending 1990s-style shoegaze with a dash of minimal electronica on albums like 2007's Goodbye. His tracks have turned up on computer games and car ads; two of his reco... more info

Altsounds — Sydney-reared, UK based dream popsters **Howling Bells** will conclude another massive year with a national headline tour this December. Fresh from a slew of European festival dates, major North American and European tours with Coldplay and an immine... more info

NME - The Bands Blog — Like countryfolk Howling Bells before them, Melbourne-borne outfit The Temper Trap decided to hightail it to London earlier this year to record their debut LP, and later opted to reside in the capital’s east end for the foreseeable future. Smooth... more info

Clickmusic — The band to play a couple of dates in support of this year's 'Radio Wars'. more info

The Quietus — Australian rockers heading to London more info

Battery In your Leg — But Sean, it’s WEDNESDAY! Yes, I know, I’m always two steps behind… Two of my heavy-hitters of 2009 are out in stores now: Band of Skulls’ Baby Darling Dollface Honey (don’t forget about the ticket giveaway here), and Howling Bells’ Radi... more info

Rolling Stone — With no major releases hitting stores this week, Rolling Stone shines the spotlight on a trio of up-and-coming artists in this week’s New Reviews. Leading the way with a three-and-a-half star review is Yacht, whose fourth album See Mystery Lights m... more info

NME — Phoenix, Goldie Lookin Chain and Howling Bells also play more info

Gigwise — Event this month adds more new names... more info

Detroit Free Press — Coldplay has hardly stopped to catch a breath since we last saw them in these parts, when the English band brought its friendly, hit-laden show to the Palace. Seven months later, Chris Martin and company have Clarkston on tap as they make the rounds... more info