The Music Fix — News: Los Campesinos! are about to hit the road on their first tour since finishing their upcoming album. To celebrate the tour, the return to the US and the band's general adoration of the 'local record shop', they've decided to build the ultimate ... more info

NME — Band announce American shows more info

Guardian Music — This child's toy was created in the late 60s and later deployed to dazzling effect by Kraftwerk, David Bowie and, er, Rolf HarrisWhat is it? The sound of parents' nightmares in the 70s. The original Dubreq Stylophone – a kind of stylus-operate... more info

AngryApe — Ten new dates set for Autumn more info

NME — Band announce first gig run with new guitarist more info

Here Comes The Flood — San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is the location for the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival.. The festival lasts three days (August 28-30). Some big names will enter the stage, but it's get more interesting if further down the bill. Friday 08/2... more info

I Like Music — Announce the loss of a member on their blog. Plus details of their biggest US tour yet in Aug more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Aleks Campesinos! (in the red dress) @ Coachella 2009 (more by Darren Kim) I don't really know how to start this. I'm not sure I can really find the right words to express how I feel about leaving the band.... more info

Clickmusic — Aleks to leave the band after their US tour to resume her studies. more info

The Quietus — Aleks goes (back) to college more info