The Vinyl Villain — I really racked my brains thinking of a way to deliver something half-decent with my first posting in over 6 weeks. I needed some help to realise it....but thankfully Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit is a really decent bloke...I did previously t... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — On sale now: Ralph Stanley at Highline Ballroom on July 12 Beyonce at the IZOD Center in NJ on July 24 Tori Amos at Radio City Music Hall on August 13 Counting Crows, Michael Franti & Spearhead, and Augustana at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park on S... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Teppei DOWNLOAD: Mono - "Ashes In The Snow" (MP3) The show, held at the acoustically spectacular New York Society for Ethical Culture, opened with the premier of Arvo Part's Symphony No. 4. A beautiful piece given life by... more info

Scotsman.com — MALCOLM MIDDLETON **** MONO, GLASGOW more info

Get Weird — Niyi’s track ‘Amelia’ appeared on numerous best of lists last year and there’s a remix package that’s just surfaced courtesy of Awesome Agency that features some fresh remixes including a nice electro tech workout by DJ Wool, a funk monster... more info

Star Online, Malaysia — It's probably too much to hope that one record could restore the word ‘post rock' to a positive connotation but Japanese outfit Mono has given the genre renewed relevance with its new album. more info

Star Online, Malaysia — Just in time for their 10-year anniversary, Tokyo-based post rock outfit Mono return with their fifth studio album, Hymn To The Immortal Wind. There is also good news accompanying this release for local fans, who had to purchase the ... more info

All About Jazz — On September 9, 2009, after a nearly 22-year wait, digitally remastered versions of all of the Beatles studio albums will be released. Each album will feature the track listings and artwork as it was originally released in the U.K. and come with e... more info

MTV.com News — Long awaited remasters, 'Rock Band' video game slotted for September 9 release.By MTV News staff The Beatles Photo: Apple Corps Ltd. Apple Corps Ltd. and EMI Music announced Tuesday the long-awaited release of the original Beatles catalog,... more info

JamBase — ONCE MORE TO THE RECORD STORE WE DUTIFULLY MARCH "I actually prefer Grand Theft Auto…" Apple Corps Ltd. and EMI Music have announced the release of the original Beatles catalogue, which has been digitally remastered for the first time, f... more info