Pitchfork - Forkcast — To tide us over while we wait for new material from Rising duo Teengirl Fantasy there's this remix of Light Asylum's "Shallow Tears" (the original of which you can listen to over at the Fader). Teengirl take the OMD-ish track and stretch it out, give... more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about remembering famous people from the past. Now we want put your memory to the test againLast week you really could feel the strain as RRers scoured for songs that were really, truly, actually on topic. That you pulled it off is ... more info

Guardian Music — This sombre young man creates glacial and gloomy music, as though Fleet Foxes had swapped their guitars for synthsHometown: Los AngelesThe lineup: Pat Grossi (vocals, music).The background: Suddenly Christmas is over and everyone is coming over all e... more info

The Music Fix — Gig Review: 'Support act, my arse' says Andy McClusky. Gary K sees the 80s electro-pop tables turned more info

Guardian Music — Arena, NewcastleTheir 80s heydays aside, you might be wondering why on earth these two bands are touring together – especially since teaming up two of the decade's big names hasn't swelled the crowds. Thirty years after they signposted the fu... more info

The Music Fix — News: Following sold-out rave review concerts in Amsterdam, Brussels and Hamburg, Simple Minds and special guests OMD, start their UK tour tonight at the Newcastle Metro Radio Arena. Both bands join forces together for the first time when they perfor... more info

Here Comes The Flood — The Simple Minds and OMD will pay trinbute to pioneering synth band Kraftwerk with a joined performance of Neon Lights on the forthcoming UK tour. Both bands were heavily influenced by the German band. OMD was recently featured in BBC 4 television... more info

The Music Fix — News: Simple Minds and OMD will appear on stage together for the very first time when they perform Kraftwerk's "Neon Lights" on their forthcoming UK tour which kicks off at the Newcastle Metro Arena on 30th November. The news follows OMD's recent ... more info

The Quietus — Bands will join forces for 'Neon Lights' more info

Abeano — To My Boy were the first ever signing to Abeano, back when it was a record label rather than the blog it is today. Two years ago, back when everyone was still listening to landfill indie, TMB were exploring bold new frontiers, making this weird ... more info