Stereogum — John MacLean was once a member of the Beta Band, the great and influential and weirdly underrated Scottish group. He directed some of their videos, and after the group’s breakup, he became a filmmaker. His first movie is Slow West, the new indie We... more info

Stereogum — When Rolling Stone released their best albums of the ’90s list, Nirvana’s Nevermind stood predictably at the top. I’m not saying that it doesn’t deserve it, but didn’t you just know they’d pick that? It makes complete sense. Later, we got... more info

Silent Uproar — Parlophone Records will chronicle the life and times of The Beta Band with The Regal Years (1997-2004) on October 7th. The 81-track box set includes the group's complete studio albums, demos, radio sessions and rarities. Find the full track list on C... more info

DrownedInSound — A rather lovely mix of Syd Barrett, late-period Beatles/George Harrison and the Beta Band that rarely soars, but is never less than charming. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

NME - Radar — Django Django might have missed out on the Mercury last night, but things are still going pretty swimmingly for them. Their album was widely regarded as having only just been pipped as the indie choice, and at least they didn’t lose their gong like... more info

Impose Magazine — We carry on, in the face of a natural disaster, sea changing into an economic disaster, that could balloon into a humanitarian hazard or crisis should little be done by those who we elect to be our sheppards. We push the office desks and tables to th... more info

Guardian Music — We pick the festival first-timers poised to deliver some of this summer's essential alfresco setsThis feature sponsored by Bands in Transit and brought to you by FordMICHAEL KIWANUKABBC Sound Of 2012 poll-winner Michael Kiwanuka's soothing acoustic r... more info

Guardian Music — It's time for your weekly dose of RR, a remedy to cure all illsMaybe it was my sympathetic but firm bedside manner, but last week's request for songs about doctors coaxed out some fascinating suggestions.Trust Me I'm a Doctor, all juddering synths an... more info

Guardian Music — XOYO, LondonThe word of mouth about Django Django is growing deafening. As the London-via-Edinburgh quartet head towards the end of their first UK tour, the venue is so grotesquely rammed that crowd members appear to be taking turns to inhale and exh... more info

Nialler9 — Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains‘ Domino-released debut album E Volo Love is a good candidate for morning music. Displaying traits of the quiet parts of The Beta Band, Animal Collective and Paul Simon all wrapped up in one with vocals … Read More... more info