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L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Disney's unholy repurposing of the Joy Division pulse-wave cover of "Unknown Pleasures" seems to be real. more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — The Manchester icon follows in the footsteps of Dave Grohl, The Clash, Paul Weller and The Cure.Noel Gallagher will be presented with the Godlike Genius Award at this year's NME Awards.As announced by Zane Lowe on his BBC Radio 1 show earlier this ev... more info

Stereogum — It’s hard to tell whether this is the most punk rock thing the Disney corporation has ever done or whether the company is just trolling the entire internet for the hell of it. Either way, Disney’s online store is now selling the shirt that you se... more info

Guardian Music — The Maccabees, On tourOnce an appealingly eccentric indie band, the Maccabees have since signed a major deal and streamlined their sound. No one would begrudge them that, especially since theirs so far has been a slightly difficult journey. On their ... more info

Impose Magazine — Brooklyn's Black Marble embraces the doom and gloom of 1980s bands like Joy Division and The Cure. They are named after a dark, slick, heavy stone, what else could you expect? "Pretender," is the opening track from their debut EP, Weight Against ... more info

Guardian Music — Canada's Voivod are one of heavy metal's most unique, beloved treasures. Now their extraordinary early recordings are getting an official releaseFor Voivod's drummer Michel Langevin – known as Away, supposedly owing to a now impossible-to-perceive ... more info

BBC 6 Music — Rock Photographer Kevin Cummins puts his best pictures on display more info

Guardian Music — This group of young ideologues seem to relish their own discontent. Meet the Mancunian Manics …Hometown: Manchester.The lineup: Jamie Lee (vocals, guitar), Charlie Cocksedge (guitar, keyboard), Scott Beaman (bass, keyboard), Billy Byron (drums).The... more info

Guardian Music — If you're expecting this girl group to sound like a surrogate Saturdays, think again: this is polished, well-produced stuffHometown: London.The lineup: Monique Robert, Ashley Shaw, Daisy Evans, Chelsey Reynolds and Seyi Joshua.The background: From Ab... more info