Stereogum — As legend has it, Olivia Osby and Avsha Weinberg met in high school math class, where Weinberg would sneak glances at Osby’s laptop to see what music she was bumping. After bonding over indie acts like the Microphones and Alex G, the duo formed Low... more info

Stereogum — Last month, Lowertown released “Worst Friend,” the third (and best?) single from their upcoming album Ugly Duckling Union. Now, they’re back with one final preview before the record release this Friday. It’s called “Mice Protection,” and ... more info

Stereogum — “I don’t know how to explain” — that’s a good hook. What is music, after all, if not a grappling with what is hard to communicate? New York’s Lowertown don’t know how to explain an infatuation on “I Like You A Lot,” a charming, scra... more info

Core News — “In session and conversation this week Rackabeat and Moneyshot aka The Allergies, will be performing tracks from their freshly dropped ‘Push On’ album. Once again they’ve used the production and vocals skills of Ugly Duckling’s Andy Cooper ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — This week: A visit from "Uncle Vanya," the return of Cirque du Soleil, and not one but two shows featuring Sherlock Holmes. The Ugly Duckling Lightwire Theater's family-friendly take on Hans Christian Andersen's classic fable. Wallis Annenberg Center... more info

Soul Sides — Ugly Duckling: Celebrity (Earshot, 2004, Leftovers EP Lyrically, UD was never going to set the world on fire but I stay riding for Young Einstein’s beats, especially this piano gem. 365 Days of Soul, #101 more info

VH1 Blog — See That Awkward Photo Karen Posted Of Natalie more info

Nialler9 — Next Friday July 18th, will see a rare live performance from UNKLE associate Gavin Clark, performing music from his 20 year career from possibly his other projects too (Sunhouse, Clayhill and UNKLE( along with members of the band The Leisure Society... more info

Guardian Music — Twice a week we invite independent bloggers to tell us about what they do. Today, a blog 'providing original coverage on where hip-hop has been, is at, and where it's heading'Who are you and what's your blog called?There are three of us – James (th... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — March 13th will see Tech N9ne release his new EP ‘Klusterfuk’. You can pre-order your copy here. Track List: 1. Klusterfuk 2. Blur (Feat. Wrekonize) 3. Can’t Stand Me (Feat. Krizz Kaliko) 4. Ugly Duckling (Feat. Aqualeo) 5. Awkward 6. D.K.N.Y. ... more info