Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Toby Tenenbaum "I like Argos best when he's in Jonathan Richman mode, wide eyed and excited by the world: modern art, new girlfriends, summer jobs, amazing hangovers, mysterious bruises DC comics, chocolate milkshakes. And this was the Argo... more info

8/1 — New single | David EPThe Radio Dept. are related to such genres as Dream pop, Indie pop, Shoegaze and Twee Pop, with reviews comparing them to Pet Shop Boys, My Bloody Valentine and the Cocteau Twins On their website, they cite influences such as Cha... more info

Totally Fuzzy — bumkuncha said...Jim Miller and Buffalo Country - Herd I'm Drinkin' (2001)Tom Newman - Fine Old Tom (1975)Church Triumphant Of Jah Rastafari And Haile Selassie I Theocracy - Churchical Chants of the Nyabingi (1982)Underground Lovers - Rushall Station... more info

Guardian Music — The shambolic genius behind Television Personalities made me realise that I could run a label. Yet this great songwriter still hasn't been fully recognised for his contribution to musicDuring filming for the forthcoming Creation documentary (produced... more info

Guardian Music — Here's the good news: a change is gonna come. Here's the bad news: you might not be around to see itI never knew you could have so much fun with insects. Honestly. Popular music has an unhealthy obsession with the things. As the A-list proves, from t... more info

Stereogum — This weirdly affecting video for Michigan trio Breathe Owl Breath's "Boat" was directed by Weston Currie, who recently brought us two views of Abe Vigoda. Micah Middaugh (vocals, guitar), Andrea Moreno-Beals (vocals, cello), and Trevor Hobbs (perc... more info

Guardian Music — Jeffrey returns with his cartoon take on current affairs. Plus, Noah and the Whale join him to perform a Jonathan Richman cover more info

Mojo 4 Music — London gigs see rock's Holy Fool in astonishing form. Danny Eccleston attends. more info

Guardian Music — Bush Hall, LondonJonathan Richman is a true cult figure. After forming his raw, Velvet Underground-influenced band the Modern Lovers in the early 1970s, the American singer-songwriter then took an abrupt left-turn and began crooning songs about Marti... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets are on Am Ex Presale for the two Jonathan Richman shows coming up at Bowery Ballroom Tickets are on Am Ex Presale for the two Passion Pit shows coming up at Bowery Ballroom Tickets are on Am Ex Presale... more info