Brooklyn Vegan — Neko's new album features appearances by Beth Ditto, Mark Lanegan, k.d. Lang, Eric Bachmann (Crooked Fingers, Archers of Loaf), Doug Gillard (Guided by Voices, Nada Surf), Laura Veirs, Joey Burns (Calexico), as well as New Pornographers bandmate... more info

Uncut — Laura Veirs, Mark Lanegan and Beth Ditto guest on the LP, out June 1 Laura Veirs, Mark Lanegan and Beth Ditto guest on the LP, out June 1 The post Hear the title track from Neko Case’s new album, Hell-On appeared first on Uncut. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — '...like a contemporary soundtrack to a Bela Tarr cityscape where southern goth, Ennio Morricone and Siouxsie Sioux melt together, the shadow atmospherics of Wendy Rae Fowler and cohorts is brooding and visceral,' says Mark Lanegan. Continue readingâ... more info

Stereogum — Peter Hook was dealing with a two-year legal dispute with his former band New Order up until September. Thankfully he’s put the bricks down and picked his bass back up to pay homage to his late Joy Division bandmate Ian Curtis with a cover of "Atmo... more info

Nialler9 — Tuesday December 5th Shine @ Whelans (€11) Kekko Fornarelli and Roberto Cherillo with a mix of jazz piano and electronic sounds. Freddie Gibbs @ Button Factory (€20) Indiana Rapper Wednesday December 6th Ye Vagabonds, Alain Mc Fa... more info

Stereogum — Halloween has been a year-round affair for Mark Lanegan with a slew of gloomy singles and one vampirish video surrounding the April release of his album, Gargoyle. Today, he shares the video for "Emperor." The video has a Western Horror meets Walking... more info

Core News — “Mary Anne catches up with James Lavelle, following the release of UNKLE’s first album in 7 years, ‘The Road: Part 1′. James delivers a 3 Minute Epiphany on the importance of human interaction over virtual engagement, when it comes to making ... more info

Core News — “The British DJ and producer shares his favourite tracks for a perfect evening. He is set to release his first album in 14 years, ‘The Desecration Of Desire’, which includes the single ‘Charcoal Eyes (Glass Tears)’, featuring the vocals of ... more info

Chicago Tribune — Mark Lanegan preferred the darkness, literally and figuratively, Tuesday at Thalia Hall. Boldly venturing into the nether regions of his mind, the singer explored sins, spirits and loneliness during a wide-ranging 90-minute performance. Renowned for ... more info

Stereogum — Sweet Apple, the band featuring Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis, Witch's Dave Sweetapple, and Cobra Verde's Tim Parnin and John Petkovic, is releasing a new album called Sing The Night In Sorrow this week. Today they're promoting it with a video for "World I... more info