NME — Proceeds from show to go to the earthquake-hit country more info

Stereogum — A few weeks ago, Fool's Gold anchored IAMSOUND's excellent CMJ showcase at Bowery Poetry Club, alongside Golden Silvers, Suckers, NewVillager, etc. A highlight of their set was the infectious, afro-pop amalgamating summertime jam "Surprise Hotel," an... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Âme - Setsa (MP3) Dixon A cold has prevented me from hitting many a dancefloor so far this week. As I mentioned at the end of part 1 of the Week In Dance, Micachu & The Shapes play the... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Micachu & The Shapes @ Cake Shop in March (more by Tim Griffin) Holy Fuck @ MHOW in May (more by Tim Griffin) tonight in NYC * DANCE * Foreigner @ Nokia Theatre * Dam-Funk @ The Guggenheim * NY... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: The xx - Basic Space (Micachu Remix) (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Speech Debelle - Better Days (Revox) ft. Micachu and Wiley (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Micachu & The Shapes - Lips (MP3) Micachu & The Shapes @ Siren Fest 09 (more by Chris... more info

NME — Former Radar stars to hit the road more info

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Stereogum — Mika Levy and her Shapes released one of the best British albums this year -- a debut, no less -- although you wouldn't know that from the Mercury Prize. Or its nominee list. No, for that sort of championing of creative takes on pop music it seems yo... more info

My Old Kentucky — We knew around this time last year that it wouldn't be long before Micachu & The Shapes found their way across the pond and started making some noise. Recently though, back on their side of the ocean, Mica Levy and her pals played a couple songs wit... more info

I Like Music — Mercury Music Prize nominees announce new tour dates with the mighty Micachu & The Shapes more info