Stereogum — Thanks Kasey for the tip. more info

NME - The Daily Download — More free music! We've scoured the Web for the ten best free MP3 downloads this week and have delivered them straight to your computers. Enjoy! 1. The xx – ‘Shelter (Death To The Throne Remix)’ This has certainly been a big year for The xx, s... more info

NME - The Daily Download — Blogland's latest darlings Princeton are in town today, wowing excited tweeters at Pure Groove as we speak before hitting the Barfly tonight. The Santa Monica whimsy-rockers are here to plug new single 'Shout It Out' from their debut LP 'Cocoon Of Lo... more info

NME — We Are Scientists also out for former Moldy Peaches man's first exhibition in New York more info

Guardian Music — Zola Jesus is the moody harbinger of a new crop of US underground acts updating the gothic rock aestheticAn amazing record came out a couple of weeks back. It's called Stridulum, it's six tracks long, and it's the work of a 21-year old vocalist from ... more info

Sky News — Interpol has issued 16 new arrest warrants over the assassination of a Hamas commander in a Dubai hotel, it is being reported. more info

The Independent — U2 has announced supporting acts for its upcoming 360° Tour leg across North America. Lenny Kravitz, The Fray, and Interpol are all set to open for the Irish rock band during performances in June and July. more info

Gigwise — Which resumes this summer... more info

NME — New York group will hit the road with Bono and co in June and July more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 06-03 Salt Lake City, UT - Rice Eccles ^ 06-06 Anahelm, CA - Angel Stadium ^ 06-07 Anahelm, CA - Angel Stadium ^  06-12 Denver, CO - Invesco Field ^06-16 Oakland, CA - Oakland Coliseum #06-20 Seattle, WA - Qwest Field #06-23 Edmonton, Alberta -... more info