melophobe — Like Steven Spielberg, Bruce Springsteen needs redemption and hope with his rage and bitterness, even when his despairing characters have every right to their raw anger. So, beware the synth-dominated, sappy clunkers here. That still leaves an EP’s... more info

Guardian Music — (Moshi Moshi)Better known as the artist-provocateur responsible for winning the 2001 Turner Prize for lights going on and off in an empty room, Martin Creed's musical forays are much beloved of the Cribs and Franz Ferdinand, and you can hear why. The... more info

411 Mania — The Mekons' Jon Langford brought his honky tonk side project, the Waco Brothers, into the studio with Americana stalwart and sometimes Lambchop member Paul Burch. This one is for the beer drinkers and bar brawlers. 411's Chris Bell is neither, so can... more info

Impose Magazine — British punk rockers The Mekons played a show at The Bell House on Friday, October 7 with Chris Mills. See more images from this post. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Screaming Females @ House of Vans in July (more by BBG) today in NYC * The Mekons @ City Winery * NT, State Champion, EULA @ The Gutter * Rostam & other DJS @ Santos Party House * Stretch Armstrong... more info

Altsounds — The Mekons are getting ready for the release of their 26th record, Ancient & Modern, on September 27th as well as embarking on a special US tour kicking off at the end of this month. They're taking their new (and old) songs on the road, and have d... more info

Pop Candy — On the last podcast, I counted down my favorite songs of the week. I keep that theme going this week, and, as a result, we end up with some pretty ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Mekons - "Space in Your Face" (MP3) UK country punks Mekons are back with their first full length since 2007's Natural. The new LP, their 26th, titled Ancient and Modern, is set for a September 27 release on their... more info

Altsounds — Earlier last month, *Mekons *announced their return with the band's 26th record, Ancient & Modern, which will be released on *September 27th *on the band's own, newly reformed *Sin Record Label*. The band are taking their new (and old) songs on the... more info

Altsounds — *Mekons Announce New Album Ancient & Modern, Out September 27th on The Newly Reformed Sin Record Label!* “The Mekons are the most revolutionary group in the history of rock 'n' roll.” - *Lester Bangs* “This is music tha... more info