Stereogum — The UK band Elastica released one self-titled album of ridiculously catchy, close-to-perfect new wave in 1995. Then, they took five years to record The Menace, the pretty-good follow-up, and promptly broke up soon afterward, though they did have time... more info

Consequence of Sound — Beach House, James Blake, Nicolas Jaar, and Vince Staples also included on impressive lineup. more info

TMZ — Ronda Rousey is still off the grid following her crushing loss at UFC 207 ... but her MMA star boyfriend has finally emerged. Travis Browne was spotted out at an L.A. park --- looking pretty relaxed while sitting on a park bench.  Seems he's… ... more info

TMZ — Patriots' star receiver Julian Edelman dropped the ball when it came to his brand new daughter's birth certificate. TMZ Sports has obtained a copy of Lily's birth certificate which lists her full name -- Lily Rose Mary… more info

Idolator — Messy. more info

Idolator — All systems go. more info

Stereogum — M.I.A. recently posted the picture above on her Instagram account with the caption/question: “To tour or not to tour.” It seemed like an odd hint because she had previously expressed concern that Interscope may not release her latest album, AIM, ... more info

NME — The 'AIM' artist had suggested that her label couldn't promote her new album as she wasn't allowed in the US more info

Kings of A&R — Naations is blowing it up with Kingdom.  The track which landed on Spotify’s Fresh Finds Playlist and New Music Friday has elements of Lorde, Rihanna, and M.I.A. The Australian duo consisting of Natt Dunn & Nicky Night Time have written for artist... more info

Stereogum — M.I.A. released her fifth and final album AIM this month, and now she’s on her talk show performance circuit. Today, she performed “Borders” and spoke with the folks at French television show Le Grand Journal. M.I.A. played the single ultra-cas... more info