Guardian Music — This French singer-songwriter is in thrall to the Beatles, sunshine pop and French melodyHometown: Paris.The lineup: Melody Prochet (vocals, instruments).The background: One of the albums being talked up as an autumn highlight is the forthcoming one ... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Aussie indie darlings Tame Impala get the Todd Rundgren treatment with a remix by the legendary producer of their song Elephant, a track from the new album Lonerism, out Oct 5th (AUS), Oct 8th (UK/EU), Oct 9th (USA) on Modular Recordings. Austr... more info

Guardian Music — The debut album from these sisters is being touted as 'cosmic disco' and 'ghost-modern glam'. What do we get? Landfill indieReading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: Brooklyn.The lineup: Taraka and Nimai Larson.The background: Prince Rama have just mad... more info

Guardian Music — This French whiz-kid, still only 17, is poised to become the David Guetta it's OK to likeHometown: Nantes, France.The lineup: Hugo Pierre Leclercq (music, production).The background: Madeon is another of those hot new DJs/producers with a tendency to... more info

Guardian Music — St James's church, London"I spoke to PF Sloan himself on the phone the other night, and he said, 'I'm praying for you.'" It's three songs into Rumer's set, and the audience titter uncertainly. Who is PF Sloan? Does Rumer warrant prayer? The answer to... more info

Guardian Music — (Atlantic)Releasing a covers album as the successor to Rumer's hit debut seems to have "stopgap" written all over it, but Boys Don't Cry is not entirely thus. Though made with the intention of keeping fans sated until the official followup to 2010's ... more info

Guardian Music — Rumer's second album features covers of songs written by men in the 70s, including this Neil Young classicIn a recent interview with Q magazine, Rumer, aka Sarah Joyce, was asked about the period following her platinum-selling debut album, Seasons of... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Redman and his Gilla House family join him on this new record. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — today in NYC * Wyatt Cenac @ Caroline's * Howard Fishman @ Barbes * SSION @ Highline Ballroom * Todd Rundgren @ City Winery * Dabrye, Jonwayne @ Glasslands * Clare and the Reasons @ Barbes * The Figgs,... more info

Guardian Music — The serial backroom boy is finally stepping out of the shadowsHometown: Lewisham.The lineup: Kwesi Sey (vocals, music).The background: although the area of music he operates in couldn't be more different, Kwes is one of those backroom types like Emel... more info