DrownedInSound — If the first lot of artists announced for this year's Great Escape wasn't enough to get you in the mood for a jolly old jaunt down to the seaside, then the next batch should hopefully tempt you a little bit more. Read the full story on Drownedi... more info

Gigwise — It would be 'culturally damaging'... more info

NME — Bands will join the likes of Delphic and Ellie Goudling at the multi-venue event more info

Gigwise — Host of new acts are announced... more info

The Music Fix — News Flash: ahead of his UK tour with Wild Beasts and the release of his debut album on 17th May.Bella Union records are excited to reveal the ingenious video for Lone Wolf's debut single: 'Keep Your Eyes On The Road'… Directed by the hugely... more info

Popdose — When Wild Beasts came to New York City last fall, they found themselves in the pressured position of having a lot to prove. They’d made only one US trek beforehand, to SXSW. Members of the press came out in droves to hear and see the UK foursome, n... more info

DrownedInSound — A little while ago Kendalites Wild Beasts went over to America to play a few shows and that. You can watch some of the action here in their US tour diary. We also just stumbled upon a whole live session filmed and recorded at LA's KCRW, right at the ... more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — There are very fiew album reviews I wish I could change. One would be The Cribs third album which I criticised but (especially bearing in mind 'Ignore The Ignorant) is actually pretty good. Last year I didn't click with 'Two Dancers' by Wild Beasts u... more info

Guardian Music — Mumford & Sons, Glasgow & ManchesterIn the dramatis personae of contemporary British folk artists, we have our passionate heroine (Laura Marling), and our lovelorn hero (Noah And The Whale's Charlie Fink). In the persons of Mumford & Sons, meanwhile... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis DOWNLOAD: Toro Y Moi - Blessa (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Patrick Bower - The Dark Lord of Love (MP3) DOWNLOAD: The Morning Benders - Promises (MP3) Wild Beasts @ Union Pool in 2009 (more by Tim Griffin) Of all... more info