Pitchfork — Spastic pop band the Drums just released their self-titled debut LP in England via Island/Moshi Moshi, and now there's plans for a U.S. release via Downtown. (Both Island and Downtown are connected to Universal.) The album is available in the U.S. iT... more info

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat — New York-based band The Drums are being tipped for big things after making the top five of the BBC's Sound of 2010 earlier this year and landing support slots with Florence And The Machine and Kings Of Leon. more info

The Telegraph — The Drums match upbeat tunes with dour lyrics to make irresistible pop. more info

Pop Justice — Here's a photo of Mark Ronson picking which songs from his new album 'Record Collection' to play us in what can only be described as a private playback scenario. When did this happen? Last Tuesday morning. Where did this happen? In a studio in Batt... more info

NME — Band play in front of 125 fans in UK capital more info

!tashed — 1 million views +++ for The Drums hit track “Let’s Go Surfing”, another fact we just figured out today and we are genuinely surprised, not in contempt, but in joy for the band. Watch it below if you haven’t seen it yet It is a pleasure to ha... more info

Addict Music — Big things are expected of The Drums this year, heading the front of an American movement reviving British new wave sounds and attitudes. more info

NME.COM - Reviews Blog — Reviews Ed Emily Mackay rounds up the key new albums released in the UK, Monday 7 June. Follow the links for the full reviews Lo, the day is finally upon us; golden boys of lovelorn indie jangle The Drums release their eponymous debut, and it's ever... more info

NME — The Drums and Chapel Club also score new entries more info

Altsounds — Having just finished touring with Florence and the Machine in the UK, The Drums are delighted to announce the release of debut album "The Drums" on June 7th. New single "Forever and Ever Amen" is out now, and you can grab this Saint Etienne remix... more info