Guardian Music — As the series draws to a close, we look at the science behind wistful longing in popWhen it comes to musical yearning, we should start with the obvious. And what could convey the emotion more directly than calling your song I Want You? However, a tra... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Buffalo Killers: "Huma Bird" [mp3] other Buffalo Killers posts at Largehearted Boy The Fugitives: "Broken Promises" [mp3] from Find Me (out October 6th) other Fugitives posts at Largehearted Boy Gary Higgins: "De... more info

Guardian Music — Brixton Academy, London SW9There's a simple test for determining cultural phenomena in this country. It goes like this: has a high-ranking politician made a glib reference to it? If so, consider phenomenon status stamped and sealed. Last week it was ... more info

JamBase — Soulsavers To Launch Headlining Tour In September Full-Length Album Broken - Featuring Mark Lanegan on Vocals - to be released August 18 Soulsavers The English production and remix team Soulsavers will follow the August 18 release of their ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Soulsavers will follow the August 18 release of their third full-length album, Broken, with a headlining North American tour that kicks off September 6 in Portland, OR. Broken features the return of Mark Lanegan [Queens of the Stone Age, Screaming... more info

The Yellow Stereo — As I’m sure you’ve read on the TYS Twitter, PJ is in the midst of moving right now. So I’m here to pick up on his (and my own…mostly my own) slack. I’ve spent the week going through ‘09 releases that I’ve picked up since I’m reading e... more info

Guardian Music — Started by a synth obsessive in the late 70s, Mute became home to post-punk and electro-pop pioneers. Three decades on, it continues to bring a darker sound to the dancefloorThe year was 1977, and a film-school graduate named Daniel Miller sat down w... more info

The Quietus — August release date more info

Clickmusic — 'Truelove's Gutter' to be released on 21st September, with a UK tour to follow in October. more info

NME — Sheffield singer-songwriter set for October gigs more info