Mika has revealed his follow-up to his debut album 'Life in Cartoon Motion' which became one of 2007's biggest-selling LPs will be a reflection of his teenage years. more info
Stereogum —
Mike Miko are a fun live band, so they wisely made a fun live video for We Be Xuxa's "I Got A Lot (New New New)." Speaking of which: Much of the current DIY or lo-fi or "shitgaze" (or whatever) crop is peddling something downcast ("thoughtful") a ... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — "Mika will be playing his only American show of the summer at New York City's Le Poisson Rouge on Tuesday, June 23rd. The show will be an acoustic, intimate affair, seeing Mika perform as a four-piece with a drummer and... more info
Big Apple Music Scene — Some new and good things on sale now. After listening to the new Tortoise album, Beacons of Ancestorship, I definitely recommend checking them out in July if you will miss their May 30 show at The Bell House this weekend:
June 19: Lisa Hannigan at G... more info