XLR8R — Although XLR8R's fare usually consists of experimental electronic sounds and next-shit dance music, we've long had a love affair with the late-'70s/early-'80s post-punk and no-wave scenes, too. This throwback from Geoff Barrow pr... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — All Tomorrow's Parties returns to the USA this September in the new location of Asbury Park, N.J. bringing an I'll Be Your Mirror event to the iconic waterfront. For the inaugural U.S. I'll Be Your Mirror, Portishead will curate and... more info

Press Play — I heard this song on XFM today and instantly added it to my "must buy" list.  (Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be out in the U.S. yet.)  Regardless, what an awesome tune!  The video leaves a bit to be desired (it seems very cliche to me), but t... more info

Stereogum — Radiohead posted a propulsive/percussive keyboard-soaked song to Deadairspace, rendered live for their studio mate Nigel Godrich’s From The Basement web performance series. “And no, you’re not seeing double,” adds Phil Selway. “The doppelga... more info

The Quietus — Plus Alexandra Theatre benefit this week more info

Guardian Music — This shy Surrey lad and his two mates make a deliciously dolorous sound, like Sade remixed by the xxHometown: London.The lineup: Lewis Rainsbury, Alex Bailey and Matt Law.The background: Yesterday's new band were relentlessly upbeat. Today's act are ... more info

Nialler9 — Exit Festival takes place in the Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad in Serbia from the 7th to the 10th of July. The all-encompassing festival will have 800 performances over 20 stages and the lineup so far includes: Arcade Fire, Pulp, Santigold, Beiru... more info

The Vinyl Villain — I really really liked Dummy, the debut LP by Portishead released in 1994 but which really only got noticed in mid-1995 when the single Glory Box captured the attention of the record-buying public. It seemed so different in so many ways. I think I us... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the best European festivalsBerlin FestivalWhen: 9–10 SeptemberWhere: Flughafen Tempelhof, and throughout BerlinWho: Suede, Primal Scream, Beirut, Mogwai, Battles, The Drums, Hercules And Love Affair, Wire, SantigoldHow m... more info

Indie Selections For Your Erections — Finally! I have my own FM radio show! This is a very exciting week for me as though I’ve had various college radio shows over the past few years, they’ve all been internet streaming only. Now ... more info