The Independent — On February 16, experimental rock band Yeasayer holds its place as the most blogged musical act of the moment, according to The Hype Machine. The band's just-released CD Odd Blood is being called a breakthrough album throughout the blogosphere and i... more info

NME - The Daily Download — Business as usual today following yesterday's Muse hijack. They have some devoted fans - there's a lesson or two to be learnt from them about nurturing an online fan base... Today's first MPFree (a cunning name stolen from Lauren Laverne, who flags ... more info

The Independent — On February 15, experimental rock band Yeasayer continued to top the list of most-blogged artists on The Hype Machine, as a number of bloggers share tracks from the band's just-released album. San Diego group The Radio Department and British band Ho... more info

Stereogum — Just by glancing at their recently updated Post-Nothing tour schedule (now with 100% more Bonnaroo), you already know that Japandroids are too busy to record a follow-up to their much-loved debut. But like all workaholics, they can't/won't stop. The ... more info

DrownedInSound — Though May will be a time when countless numbers of you will be off to one or both ATPs, let's not forget that there are other festivals going on at the time, including the pretty comprehensive Great Escape, which takes place across many, many venues... more info

Music For Ants — I feel sort of ashamed that it took me this long to catch on to this band, but I’m glad I finally gave in and listened to Surfer Blood’s fantastic debut album, Astro Coast. The Florida indie rockers follow the lead of recent debuts from Japandroi... more info

The Music Fix — News Flash: in BrightonAfter a string of triumphant debut shows in the UK last year, which saw the Vancouver two-piece bring their explosive live act to packed out audiences, Japandroids return to Europe for a tour next month to precede new single Ro... more info

Altsounds — After a string of triumphant debut shows in the UK last year, which saw the Vancouver two-piece bring their explosive live act to packed out audiences, Japandroids return to Europe for a tour next month to proceed new single Rockers East Vancouver ou... more info

Silent Uproar — Vancouver, Canada's Japandroids will tour North American throughout March and April in support of 2009's Post-Nothing. [myspace.com] more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 03-27 Hoboken, NJ - Maxwell's 03-28 Brooklyn, NY - Knitting Factory * 03-29 Washington, DC - Rock N Roll Hotel * 03-30 Philadelphia, PA - Barbary * 03-31 Boston, MA - Middle East Downstairs * 04-02 Montreal, Quebec -  Il Motore * 04-03 Toronto, O... more info