XLR8R — Recently signed to Anticon, Beans (of Antipop Consortium fame) will release a new record titled End It All in early 2011. Stepping away from the production knobs, Beans will ride the music of a surprising array of guest producers including Four Tet,... more info

Guardian Music — (Chemikal Underground)Shamefully, this Glasgow six-piece's 2009 debut passed under the radar despite displaying the alchemical, art-rock ambition of a Caledonian TV on the Radio. Gratifyingly, they've only come back stronger. Opener "A Glamour" sets ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — For a solo project, TV on the Radio's sound sculptor urges the likes of David Byrne, Holly Miranda and Karen O to get creative with him.For a solo project, TV on the Radio's sound sculptor urges the likes of David Byrne, Holly Miranda and Karen O to ... more info

Guardian Music — Hello podders and happy Friday to you all. We begin proceedings this week with a word in your collective ears from TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek, who is also quite possibly the most prolific, and coolest, producer in New York. But here's the thing: Si... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — It seems to the be the year of the side project/solo album:  Gayngs, Tired Pony, Broken Bells, Dead Weather, Junip, S. Carey and about a dozen more solo albums.  Looks like TV on the Radio does not want to be left out of the trend.  David Sitek h... more info

BBC 6 Music — TV on the Radio man says band still haven't  worked out when they will record again more info

Guardian Music — (Polydor)Crucially, Maximum Balloon – the latest project from producer Dave Sitek – was recorded in the sun-drenched environs of LA rather than the dingy, windowless New York studio where Sitek produced albums by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Liars and his ow... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The New York Times examines the unlikely popular success of the Arcade Fire. The Japan Times reviews Haruki Murakami's latest novel, 1Q84 Book 3. Ology culls dating advice from Ben Gibbard's lyrics. TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek talks to... more info

Guardian Music — After years in the shadow of Brooklyn bands, the British album is stronger than ever. Rosie Swash salutes a Mercury shortlist that reflects the boom in homegrown talentHas there ever been a more maligned award than the Mercury music prize? The annual... more info

ContactMusic — TV ON THE RADIO star DAVE SITEK is taking a break from the New York rockers to launch side project MAXIMUM BALLOON.The producer and guitarist has teamed up with a host... more info