NME - The Daily Download — Today is apparently the most depressing day of the year. Don't know about you, but I feel OK. If you're struggling though, Happy Birthday will perk you up. Sub Pop's latest signings, the Vermont threesome sent us this rollicking garage pop blast 'Gir... more info

Guardian Music — The prolific frontman is teaming up with members of REM and Belle and Sebastian for a 'country-tinged' album, before turning his attention to a 'crazy-ass' take on LCD SoundsystemGary Lightbody has begun work on two new musical projects, one "country... more info

Music is Art — “Christmas is a time when you get homesick - even when you’re home.” L I S T E N ♥ Mogwai – Christmas Steps (From the 1999 album Come On Die Young, Mogwai’s song is not apart of your typical Christmas music, but is so beautifully int... more info

NME - The Daily Download — There's no two ways about it, Soulsavers = sublime. While that track (off their 2007 album 'It's Not How Far You Fall, It's The Way You Land') is probably their best, this year's 'Broken' had more than its fair share of moments too. This Mogwai... more info

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Rock Sellout —   The first time I heard Pelican was a swap out of music with fellow contributor Erik. I have always been a fan of instrumental bands such as Mogwai and Totoise, I have even been known to have a heavy collection of Miles Davis albums. I loved the... more info

Guardian Music — The choice of Simpsons creator Matt Groening to curate next year's festival is an inspired one. Let's just hope we don't get Nancy Cartwright singing Do the BartmanWhat's that noise? Oh, it's the sound of Britain's alt-rock fans exploding with deligh... more info

Guardian Music — The reunited American indie-rockers are to headline next year's ATP festival in Minehead. And you may even get the chance to watch them bowl!The reunited Pavement will headline and curate next year's All Tomorrow's Parties festival in Minehead. Their... more info

Guardian Music — Brighton AudioThere is a crackle of anticipation in the air before Fuck Buttons take the stage: the sense that the audience feel they're about to see a band on the brink of great things. You couldn't accuse the Bristol duo of relentlessly chasing suc... more info