From post-punk to synth-pop, the noughties saw a never-ending 1980s revival that left no trend unturned. But has it finally run its course?In December, I went to see Neon Indian play in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. They were great, the spangled kitschadel... more info

NME — Plus Shockwaves NME Awards Shows also announced more info

AngryApe — James Murphy and Co. are heading over in April more info

Pop Justice — Eyes down, look in: » Calm down everyone, Simon Cowell will save the world with a pop record. *VV Brown sits patiently by phone* (Telegraph) (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/7042170/Simon-Cowell-to-record-Haiti-charity-sin... more info

XFM.co.uk — James Murphy's influential electro outfit hits these shores in April and May. more info

NME — James Murphy and co to hit the road this Spring more info

Guardian Music — Can artists like Richard Ashcroft and LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy really escape their musical past by changing their names?Reading Naomi Klein's 10th anniversary edition of No Logo, I was struck by how many parallels can be drawn between political... more info

The Quietus — It could be your last chance to see them live... more info

411 Mania — The week gave us a bunch of sad deaths, but there's some good news, too. Tom Waits in the movies, new LCD Soundsystem, Garfunkel and Oates go to the theater, and free music, and free music, and free music. There's a theme! Come on in and listen to it... more info

The Independent — The lineup for the 2010 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which will take place April 16-18 in Indio, California, was announced January 19. In addition to headliners Jay-Z, Muse, and Gorillaz, the more than 130 acts set to perform will inclu... more info