Stereogum — Portamento, the sophomore album from New York twee-wavers the Drums, is out 9/13 on Frenchkiss. And right now, 3VOOR12 is streaming the whole album (via We All Want Someone To Shout For). If that’s not enough Drums for you, here’s the video for t... more info

Stereogum — The Drums uncork another new song, “What You Were,” in the first installment of the Visiomento live performance series, which is clearly channeling a parking lot surveillance cam aesthetic. But, I’m into it. If you’re on a Drums kick, here’... more info

NME — Episode 001 sees them performing a track from forthcoming album 'Portamento' more info

NME — Jonathan Pierce says the band are looking to ditch their guitars for next album more info

Gigwise — He slams both band's political opinions... more info

Altsounds — EARLY BIRD TICKET OFFER ENDS 31/08/2011 SNAP UP CHEAPER TICKETS FOR THE DRUMS, THE CHARLATANS & MANY MORE NOW! With just two weeks to go until the Early Bird ticket deadline, festival goers are urged to get their discounted Split Festival tickets no... more info

Altsounds — *The Drums* will return to the UK later this year for a full headline tour in support of their second album, '*Portamento*', out September 5th through Moshi Moshi / Island Records. For the week of album release, the band plays three intimate, sold o... more info

The Music Fix — Nice mushroom, the Portamento. more info

Altsounds — To coincide with three intimate London album launch shows, *The Drums'* second album, *'Portamento' *will now be released on *September 5th* through Moshi Moshi / Island Records, a week earlier than originally planned. This week the New Yo... more info

NME — Band bring 'Portamento' to the UK for six shows more info