Guardian Music — This was an in-depth look at one of the hottest bands of the last few years, full of sweet insightsGiven that, in their own words, they're not as "communicative" as most bands, The Story of Arcade Fire (Radio 1) felt really quite luxurious. Featuring... more info

NME — Matt Bigland recorded 'Growing Pains' himself more info

All About Jazz — Some might be privy to this if they follow either the developments at Topspin Media or the marketing efforts of Band of Horses, The Pixies, Eminem, and The Dandy Warhols, among others, but the direct-to-fan platform now sells tickets.A In once suc... more info

Guardian Music — (Ecstatic Peace)If you're going to attempt a modern update of the Who's deathless, adolescence-defining single My Generation, you ought to have something more impressive to impart than Violent Soho come up with. "My generation," they pout, knocking u... more info

Guardian Music — On the eve of her ninth solo album, Kristin Hersh reveals how acupuncture freed her from the bipolar disorder that haunted her life and careerKristin Hersh believes acupuncture saved her life. It finally granted the singer relief from the bipolar di... more info

411 Mania — Songs here! Get your songs here! You want hip-hop? We got it! You want rock? We got it! You want 80's RandB Divas with hair bigger than your entire body? We got it! All in the latest edition of Life On Shuffle! more info

Let There Be Night — Well, we've been struggling to keep ourselves afloat, but we're still truckin'. Possible DJ gigs in New York to come. I'll keep you posted and keep on posting. Here is a recent mix I made involving things that we at Let There have been listening t... more info

Guardian Music — Shepherd's Bush Empire, LondonAmazingly for a band who released their first record in 2001, none of the Coral has yet turned 30. If anything, they look even younger than they are, making the contrast between their still-fresh faces and assured playi... more info

ContactMusic — JOHN LYDON has received hate mail after announcing plans to perform in Israel weeks after acts like the PIXIES and ELVIS COSTELLO boycotted the country in protest over its... more info

411 Mania — The Doolittle 20th anniversary rolls on... more info