Pitchfork — The next two artists lined up for the venerable DJ-Kicks mix series are an exciting 1-2: Hot shit newish British producer and remixer James Holden and Hyperdub founder Kode9. The Holden mix is out May 24 (tracklist and cover below), the Kode9 d... more info

Guardian Music — Glasgow indie darlings to return as curators for festival they helped establish 11 years ago with the Bowlie WeekenderEleven years after Belle and Sebastian transformed an English seaside resort into a summer camp for indie kids, the Bowlie Weekender... more info

NME.COM - Reviews Blog — Imagine a landscape piece of A4 paper. At one end there is a picture of Tony Allen, Fela Kuti’s drummer and Afrobeat pioneer and at the other end of the sheet is Robert Smith of The Cure. Strands of Fat Bob’s back-combed barnet are stretched acro... more info

Guardian Music — Last time was all about being softly spoken. Now we want you to take the plunge with this week's topicEvenin' all. And many happy returns to each of you. It seems like a long time since I rapped at ya, what with Hey Jude, the Brits and a brief dallia... more info

DrownedInSound — Masters of dynamics and general fans of noise, Mogwai, have launched their first EVER podcast, under the banner of their Rock Action record label, home to a chunk of great acts. Wanting to give it a stamp of individuality, they've decided to call it ... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Watch the trailer for the new Mogwai live concert film, Burning. As mentioned in today's Daily Downloads post, Team B is giving away a free EP, titled The Lost Son. The band is comprised of members of the Arcade Fire... more info

The Quietus — Burning to be screened in Glasgow more info

NME — Plus Stuart Braithwaite reveals band are working on new material more info

Guardian Music — Razorlight? Scissor Sisters? Anything by Shampoo? What would you prefer to listen to while having your locks shorn?If there was a group of consumers that the music industry thought would be an easy touch for a bit of royalty payback, it is Spanish ha... more info

Guardian Music — The Irish stadium rockers and the hip-hop heavyweight are to release a charity single in aid of victims of the Haiti earthquakeU2 have teamed up with Jay-Z to release a charity single in aid of victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Speaking to Irish ra... more info