DrownedInSound — A few weeks back DiS inducted nine bands into our Class Of 2009, and spent some words on explaining why you should love them. Remember? Well, ever since our crack team of snappers have been trailing some of said bands around the capital. more info

NME - The Bands Blog — We had a word with Black Kids before they went on stage at their jam packed NME awards show, and Reggie shared his fears of falling over onstage. For those that are worried about the poor lamb, we can confirm that he didn't trip once during the show ... more info

NME - The Bands Blog — Last night Passion Pit, Esser and Black Kids put on a sold out NME Awards gig at the Camden Palace that is KOKO. We grabbed main Passion Pitter Michael Angelakos after he bounced offstage to quiz the fella on how it went, what's in store for their c... more info

Pitchfork — Time for another tobacco ad-related indie rock controversy! Remember when Rolling Stone and Camel featured a whole gang of bands in their "Indie Rock Universe" fold-out advertisement, pissing some bands off to the point where Fucked Up and Xiu Xiu ... more info

A Walking Disast3r — Never have made it out to this festival, but this lineup looks pretty promising, take into effect it is held at one of the nations most majestic venues (Red Rocks still rules), stay tuned for more info.Music line-up includes Jane's Addiction (feat. a... more info

DrownedInSound — The first list of notable names for The Great Escape 2009 have been announced. DiS can also confirm that we will once again be hosting a stage. more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — British Sea PowerThe Big PinkHoly FuckLittle BootsThe Chapman FamilyPassion PitLightspeed ChampionMetronomyThe Handsome FamilyFuture Of The LeftJohnny ForeignerDanananakroydThe Joy FormidableChew LipsTo The BonesKasmsYour TwentiesEsserPulled Apart By... more info

Pitchfork —  -- As Bloodshy & Avant, the Swedish producers Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg provided the deliriously great synthetic whizzing noises for jams like Britney Spears's "Toxic" and "Piece of Me", as well as hits for Kylie Minogue and Rachel Ste... more info

Pitchfork —  -- As Bloodshy & Avant, the Swedish producers Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg provided the deliriously great synthetic whizzing noises for jams like Britney Spears's "Toxic" and "Piece of Me", as well as hits for Kylie Minogue and Rache... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Leia Jospe "The Great Escape has established itself as the leading event in Europe for showcasing new talent from around the world, aimed at 'export ready' bands and Industry Professionals. TGE takes place in Brighton, UK over three... more info