ContactMusic — Kaiser Chiefs find their Japanese fans the most "respectful" in the world. The 'Little Shocks' band have recently returned from touring in the Asian country, and admit they are always surprised by way their fans in the country greet them and how they... more info

The Music Fix — I need a Mars bar, raid the Spar! (Actually don't, you dirty crim!) more info

ContactMusic — British rockers Kaiser Chiefs and singer Kate Nash are among the stars who have stepped up to help the clean-up effort in London following a third night of violent riots. Thugs have been running wild across the U. K. capital since Saturday (06Aug11),... more info

NME — Indie stars get out their brooms more info

Gigwise — They join members of the public... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — XFM - The stars come out to help tidy up the Capital... more info

Gigwise — On Australian radio... more info

Altsounds — Sunderland's *Frankie & The Heartstrings* are to follow up a packed-to-the-rafters summer of festival appearances forthcoming appearances at Reading & Leeds festivals by supporting The Vaccines on tour later this year. In between the five piece wi... more info

NME — Suede, Kaiser Chiefs and TV On The Radio also play Spanish bash more info

The Telegraph — The Future is Medieval is a collection of uninspiringly ponderous tracks. Rating: * * more info