Perez Hilton — What an amazing opportunity for them!!! Because Bono suffered an extreme back injury earlier this year, U2 was forced to postpone their North American stadium. This has turned out to be the best news in the world for some amazing performers! Original... more info

Gigwise — Along with Snow Patrol, The Fray... more info

NME — New Yorkers return to the UK in 2011 more info

Gigwise — Tickets go on sale on Friday (October 1)... more info

Gigwise — Band to play three play London shows... more info

NME — Teenage Fanclub, Mogwai, Arab Strap, Yo La Tengo and more donate tracks to charity birthday competition more info

The Quietus — November and December jaunt for gloomy rockers more info

Addict Music — Surfer Blood will be heading back to the UK when they support post-punk doom mongerers Interpol on their tour this autumn. more info

The Quietus — December gig at Brixton confirmed more info

Guardian Music — Dapper OutKast fella Big Boi pops over in November to discuss the merits of his fine solo bow, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty (1 Nov, HMV Forum, NW5; 2 Nov, Ritz, Manchester; 3 Nov, O2 Academy Glasgow, seetickets.com) …Moody New York... more info