Guardian Music — (Fiction)This New Zealand band are named after some words in a Tricky song that, they've said, sum up "everything that's brilliant and stupid about music culture". Something which, as an enthusiastically hyped band who tick every modish box going, th... more info

Guardian Music — (Fiction)Beneficiaries of much NME hype, not to mention a gong for best up-and-coming band at the magazine's recent awards, Auckland's Naked and Famous may find it hard to translate all that stuff into tangible success outside New Zealand. It's not t... more info

Stereogum — This has been played on BBC radio a bit, but unless you’re a regular listener you probably haven’t heard this Cornelius remix of Congratulations favorite “Brian Eno.” Because of the pace of the original (plus the line “I’m always one step... more info

Altsounds — Austin based quintet The Octopus Project has announced a West Coast tour including dates with iconic new wave group, Devo, and surf rock outfit Man...or Astro-man? In October, The Octopus Project was honored to join the line-up at Moogfest 2010 with ... more info

Press Play — I'm a huge fan of this Australian band.  Their videos are way out there, but in a cool way.  I've been revisiting this album a lot lately and highly recommend it.  Especially if you like MGMT.  (I think Empire is better.) YouTube more info

Guardian Music — Gongs also go to Laura Marling and Arcade Fire, while Muse take Best British band for the fourth year runningBeloved of mascaraed emos the world over, goth rockers My Chemical Romance triumphed moodily taking home two prizes at the annual NME awards.... more info

Guardian Music — Heaven, LondonYou have got to respect the Naked and Famous for choosing a name (lifted from a Tricky song) that inspires witticisms about their lack of fame. Despite scoring a No 1 debut album, Passive Me, Aggressive You, in their native New Zealand... more info

Indie Selections For Your Erections — Well, I’m a bit late to the party this year when it comes to year end lists. I’ve been making this sort of list for several years now, and have noticed that publications are beginning to post their lists earlier and earlier. This... more info

Core News — “Erol Alkan returns to the 6 Mix, taking you on a sonic journey through bleeps, beats, beasts and bass from the cutting edge of club culture. Since his last show, Erol has been busy touring Australia and America as well as being hard at work in the... more info

NME — Bands set to play Spain's SOS 4.8 in May more info