Micachu

Guardian Music — Paul Morley introduces his alternative view of the decade that wasI don't know about you – and I'll just get this out of my system before the ghost of Christmas past comes to give me what for – but if there's one thing worse than a care... more info

8/1 — 50 Kurt Vile – Childish Prodigy49 Jay-Z – The Blueprint 348 Raphael Saadiq – The Way I See It47 Alasdair Roberts – Spoils46 Broadcast & The Focus Group - …Investigate Witch Cults Of The Radio Age45 Richmond Fontaine ... more info

Stereogum — We're already well aware that Crayola wants your kids to listen to hip music while they do their coloring. So far we've seen Animal Collective take us down a sweet road to vibrant color, pre-sciatica Dan Deacon brandish his Glow Station, and Unico... more info

Guardian Music — The avant-garde musician is to explore the possibilities of porcine pop … with a little help from Heston Blumenthal. Animal lovers may want to skip this story ...For Matthew Herbert's next album, he is raising a pig, slaughtering it – an... more info

Guardian Music — Tis the season to be jolly well fed up of all these deluxe album releases trying to wheedle their way into your stocking (or pillowcase, if you're rich) come Christmas time. The latest record company wheeze to squeeze more cash from their leading art... 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

NME — Your guide to the best free live music around the UK more info

Stereogum — London trio the Golden Silvers made their first trek to the States this week for CMJ. They're buzzing overseas (did Jools Holland, won Glastonbury's New Talent competition in '08, playing the festival in '09, features in NME, etc.), but so far things... more info

Time Out, London — Excellent alt.popper teams up with the London Sinfonietta, plus Mercury nominees The Invisible support more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — Photo by Diane Vasil Here's some video of Rising artist Julianna Barwick performing at Brooklyn's Littlefield, where she recently opened up for Micachu and the Shapes. Once again, this video comes courtesy of the tireless Ray Concepcion. (via Chocola... more info