NME - Pinglewood — There is a lot that's fake about me. My nose (rhino', Malibu, '97), my CV (I did not graduate from ninja school) and my hair (it's a weave). New Jersey’s Real Estate play fake blues, but sound like they mean it. "Your worries ain't so different fro... more info

Stereogum — When you go to see Simian Mobile Disco live, make sure you are seeing the "proper set" as opposed to the DJ set. You'll likely get SMD tunes either way, but only one comes with a massive light rig and a billion knobs spread across towering audio e... more info

My Old Kentucky — An amazing new video for a Simian Mobile Disco track that will be released soon as a double A-Side with a another track featuring the vocals of Beth Ditto. This new live performance video was directed and created by Kate Moross and Alex Sushon (aka ... more info

The Independent — The NME Awards shows dominate the diary throughout February, kicking off tonight with the Gaslight Anthem (pictured) at London's Shepherds Bush Empire (0844 477 2000), and Howling Bells at Islington Academy (0844 477 2000) tomorrow. Further one-offs ... more info

Time Out, London — Series of three- or four-band bills headlined by NME faves like Ida Maria, Secret Machines, Mystery Jets, Pete Doherty, Simian Mobile Disco and Black Kids more info

DJmag — Iso Tee's Limited Edition Simian Mobile Disco T-Shirts more info

I Like Music — Will kick off 2009 with one show at KOKO on Feb 12th for the NME Awards series more info

Nialler9 — Counting down the top 20 compilations and mixes that rocked my world this year. 20. Simian Mobile Disco - Fabric Mix Number 41 in the Fabric mix series from SMD was predictably dancefloor-orientated with tunes from Metro Area, Hercules and Love Affa... more info

Nialler9 — Counting down the top 20 compilations and mixes that rocked my world this year. 20. Simian Mobile Disco - Fabric Mix Number 41 in the Fabric mix series from SMD was predictably dancefloor-orientated with tunes from Metro Area, Hercules and Love Affa... more info

XLR8R — Simian Mobile Disco gets an A+ on planning ahead for 2009. Currently in the middle of a round of European dates, and with a forthcoming full-length rumored to be arriving soon, the duo has already scheduled North American tour dates through the end o... more info