Big Stereo — To those non believers that this sound is coming back. Can’t find much about this project besides that Air’s own Jean-Benoit and Lou Hayter from New Young Pony Club are the team behind this, but I guess we will find out soon. Full length? Yes ple... more info

Guardian Music — Scottish Soulful Weekender, DumfriesThe concept of a weekender containing all things soulful and jazzy finally makes it to Scotland, thanks to DJ Yogi Haughton, doyen of numerous Southport and Prestatyn weekenders and devotee and evangelist of rare, ... more info

Guardian Music — DJ Mehdi, who has died aged 34 in a fall at his home, was a gifted club DJ and music producer, who rose to international prominence after he signed to the Paris record label Ed Banger. His album Lucky Boy (2006) – the title reflecting his character... more info

Guardian Music — Madness bring together Beardyman, Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, the Cuban Brothers and the Whip, plus DJs Jerry Dammers, Andrew Weatherall and Jaguar Skills for their House Of Fun Weekender (25-27 Nov, Butlins Minehead) …While Newcastle's Tusk also ... more info

Guardian Music — New Young Pony Club, DJ James Yuill and stoner storyteller Howard Marks will be at Festibelly (27 Aug, The New Forest, Undershore, Lymington), where you can also catch singer-songwriters getting feisty during the annual Folk Off …Mystery Jets, the ... more info

NME - The Daily Download — Last week, we shared with you NME's 50 best summer songs ever. Now Strummerville (part of the Joe Strummer Foundation For New Music) are doing the same, giving away a free compilation of their favourite summer tunes from artists who performed at thei... more info

NME.COM - Reviews Blog — Our weekly Album A&E feature takes a look back at some criminally underrated albums. This week, we argue the case for looking on New Young Pony Club's 'Fantastic Playroom' more fondly... The remnants of new rave may have been left in 2007 – the ne... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's best city based festivalsThe 1234 ShoreditchWhen: 9 JulyWhere: Shoreditch Park, LondonWhat: East London festival for emerging indie acts.Who: Black Lips, The Raveonettes, Lydia Lunch, Becoming RealHow much: £22.... more info

The Quietus — Monthly club night launches tonight more info

Altsounds — Stag & Dagger is excited to announce its return to London in 2011, the fourth edition of the multi-venue festival that has established a reputation for championing new music and finding upcoming talent. Stag & Dagger London will be taking place a... more info