NME — QOTSA guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen also joined the frontman at Meltdown festival gig more info

Stereogum — Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme doesn’t play too many solo shows, but he played one last night as part of London’s Meltdown Festival, which UNKLE mastermind (and previous Homme collaborator) James Lavelle curated. Homme’s set was he... more info

Stereogum — J Mascis’ band Sweet Apple bring together a lot of alt-rock vets on their new album The Golden Age Of Glitter, as evidenced on the previously released “Wish You Could Stay (A Little Longer),” which featured Mark Lanegan. In the video for “Let... more info

Stereogum — J Mascis’ band Sweet Apple is kind of a supergroup with two members of Cobra Verde, one from Witch, and on the recent single “Wish You Could Stay,” grunge vet Mark Lanegan. The band-directed video for the song, which appears on the band’s new... more info

Consequence of Sound — Last Box of Sparkles benefits mental health awareness. more info

Stellar Knight — Great Song ++ Great Singing ++ Great Animation more info

Consequence of Sound — This one melts in your ear like this moon over yonder. more info

Consequence of Sound — Featuring Wayne Coyne, Mark Lanegan, and more. more info

DrownedInSound — Imitations is a touching, tasteful and rewarding listen that will not disappoint. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Consequence of Sound — Stark covers make for an intimate experience with one of the most unique voices in music. more info