Gorilla vs. Bear — So that Paper Route Gangstaz mixtape FINALLY comes out next week on Mad Decent, and I'm hoping it'll give The Renaissance a run for its money for best hip-hop release of '08. In anticipation of the release, iTunes is giving away Fear and Loathing in... more info

Guardian Music — Powerplant is a collective brought together by percussionist Joby Burgess, combining Burgess's playing with electronics and soundscapes devised by Matthew Fairclough and visuals by Kathy Hinde. This disc provides an intriguing sample of their program... more info

Pitchfork — The twentieth anniversary edition of the annual Rock for Kids Rock & Roll Charity Auction will take place December 5 at Chicago's Park West, with the aim of raising some coin for the city's homeless and underprivileged youngsters. Over the years, the... more info

Altsounds — Four Texan dudes called Honey Claws have come into the fiesta and they’re bringin’ the future with them. A mostly electronic, mostly funky, 14-track hip-hop epic, Honey Claws’ self-titled debut album is a pulsing, cursing, ... more info

Altsounds — Four Texan dudes called Honey Claws have come into the fiesta and they’re bringin’ the future with them. A mostly electronic, mostly funky, 14-track hip-hop epic, Honey Claws’ self-titled debut album is a pulsing, cursing, ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Noel Gallagher is talking about fame. And he, more than most, should be qualified to discuss the subject.After all, this is the man who, as one of Oasis's fighting Gallagher brothers, has spent a good part of the past 15 years having, not just his mu... more info

Gigwise — Kele Okereke Was Impressed... more info

XFM.co.uk — Chris Martin and co. earn praise for Kraftwerk re-jig on Bloc Party's final Residency show. more info

Nialler9 — …How was it for you? My head hurts. I missed Saturday due to Kraftwerk. Doing visuals for the Boners meant I was in the Meeting House Square all night. The sound restrictions were a pain. While impressive as an idea, I’m not sure the square is to... more info

Nialler9 — So much to look forward to this weekend (besides Kraftwerk!) with Hard Working Class Heroes taking place once again. The festival is generally an accurate barometer of the Irish music scene for live bands and artists. Here is a list of things to chec... more info