DrownedInSound — As part of our Death Cab for Cutie takeover, we spent 20mins on the phone with Ben Gibbard to find out more about their new album Codes & Keys...Speaking to Ben Gibbard, the band’s prolific principle song-writer and affable front-man, it’s clear ... more info

NME - The Bands Blog — Dinosaur Jr did a legendary cover of The Cure’s ‘Just Like Heaven’, but which well-known female artist also had some success covering the same track? “Um, I dunno (laughs).” Wrong. Katie Melua did a version in 2005. Are you familiar with he... more info

Perez Hilton — He has really hit his stride and taken it up a notch!!! We are officially VERY excited now for Patrick Wolf's new album!!! We loved his last single, The City, and we are equally LOVING his latest release, Home. Whereas The City reminded us of Madonna... more info

NME - The Daily Download — The most magical festival in all the land has teamed up with production duo and festival DJs The Nextmen to create an hour-long mix featuring some of the biggest acts performing at this summer's Bestival and Camp Bestival festivals. The Cure, Blondie... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's biggest festivalsBestivalWhen: 8-11 SeptemberWhere: Robin Hill country park, Downend, Isle of WightWhat: The definitive closer of the festival season, with a "rock stars and divas" fancy dress theme this year. Ec... more info

Altsounds — Emilie Simon moved to Brooklyn in 2008 to record her new album The Big Machine. She collaborated with talented guests including *Kelly Pratt* and *Jeremy Gara* (Arcade Fire) as well as *Jon Natchez* (Beirut), *Mark Plati* (David Bowie, The Cure, Braz... more info

Altsounds — Los Angeles rock band *Living Things* have just released their short-film for their new song Pollen Path, directed by *Floria Sigismonid* (White Stripes, The Cure, Interpol). Pollen Path can be downloaded for free off the Living Things new mixtape Ma... more info

Altsounds — Los Angeles rock band Living Things have just released their short-film for their new song "Pollen Path," directed by Floria Sigismonid (White Stripes, The Cure, Interpol). "Pollen Path" can be downloaded for free off the Living Things new mixtape Ma... more info

NME — Band will appear on festival bill with Spritualized, Wu Lyf and Bat For Lashes more info

The Vinyl Villain — Post from Adrian: For me, this has always summed up the 'emptiness' of loss. It has always felt slightly indulgent, like a guilty secret to be hidden away until one wants to wallow. I suppose that I was in another mental space when I first heard thi... more info