L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Of all the instruments and sounds in a rock band's arsenal, the most difficult one to use well might be sheer noise. For a band like The Big Pink -- a UK duo who brilliantly graft the synth textures of... more info

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Pitchfork - Tours — 11-17 San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall11-18 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey11-20 Costa Mesa, CA - Detroit Bar11-21 San Diego, CA - Casbah11-23 Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge11-25 Minneapolis, MN - 7th St. Entry11-27 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle11-28... more info

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81 David Bazan 72 Brendan Benson 72 The Big Pink 96 Big Star 46 Billy Talent 75 The Black Crowes 51 Black Mold 59 Amanda Blank 68 Blitzen Trapper 75 BLK JKS 77 A.A. Bondy 73 The Bottle Rockets 63 Box Elders 65 Boys Like Girls 76 Brand New 73 Tyondai more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — The best albums/ downloads and Blog posts of the month of October are as follows.AlbumsAnnie- 'Don't Stop' (Album Of The Month)Karen O & The Kids- 'Where The Wild Things Are' (Review)Cate Le Bon- 'Me Oh My' (Review)Editors- 'In This Light and On This... more info

NME — Marina And The Diamonds and The Big Pink join the station more info

The Music Fix — Gig Review: Gary K's doubts about 4AD's latest hopefuls are confirmed as they hit Manchester more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — 23/10/09Since emerging earlier in the year The Big Pink have had the albatross of shoegaze hanging heavily around their neck. Every interview, review and feature with the group has tried to lump the pair in with this years genuine revival typified by... more info

NME — Robbie and Milo headline London Electric Ballroom more info