Guardian Music — No points for trying to create an interesting moniker out of the name David. But top marks for this compelling and claustrophobic trackDavid Hedges, aka Dave I.D, is a bit of a mystery. All we know is that he's from south London and that his attempts... more info

Guardian Music — Comebacks are ten-a-penny these days, and not always guaranteed to be entirely dignified affairs – but some have been the bearers of genuinely exciting new musicThe comeback ain't what it used to be. A phrase first coined in the jazz age, used by F... more info

Totally Fuzzy — zerode said... Song of the Day: Fela Kuti, "Sorrow, Tears and Blood" Discussion of "Sorrow, Tears and Blood" (1977) by Fela Kuti Extensive collection of links to information and to various albums to buy or download http://zerode.wordpress.com Robert... more info

Music is Art — And I never was smart with love I let the bad ones in and the good ones go But I’m gonna love you like I’ve never been hurt before I’m gonna love you like I’m indestructible Robyn ‘Indestructible’ Official VideoRobyn | Myspace Music Video... more info

Totally Fuzzy — soundhaus said... VA - A New Breed Of Dub 1997 The Replacements - Let It Be 1984 Husker Du - Candy Apple Grey 1986 Portishead - Third 2008 Miles Davis - Blue Haze 1956 Four Tet - Rounds 2003 Andy White - Rave On Andy White 1986 Tom Waits - Small Chan... more info

Mercury News, California — Strangely named British band's sound is a 'moving, hypnotic mix, one that purrs rather than roars, and the overall feel is not unlike what could once be found with such down-tempo champs as Mazzy Star and Portishead.' more info

Altsounds — "Political Journalist" is not a credential you find in most musician's bios. Wise beyond her years, Anika is no ordinary singer. Portishead's Geoff Barrow recognized this instantly and the two bonded over a shared, unifying musical vision - a lov... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG Dramatic and ethereal, not to mention captivating, the recorded material from UK's Esben & The Witch recall moments of Kate Bush, Bauhaus, Portishead, or the darker side of indie pop. The trio have signed with Matador and will... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — When Portishead released Third in 2008, it had been nearly a decade since the release of their previous album. That’s a lifetime in the music industry and all sorts of questions arise when it happens: what will the band sound like now? ; has the ba... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Bowery photos by Chris Gersbeck, ATP photos by Samantha Marble & Abbey Braden BEAK> at Bowery Ballroom " />Certainly the band with the most curiosity aimed its way is Beak>, the new project from Portishead multi-knobbist Geoff Barrow. These question.... more info