Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, XTC released The Big Express. All aboard. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Skylarking: The post XTC Released “The Big Express” 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, a... more info

Stereogum — The LA-based musician known as urika’s bedroom makes idiosyncratic, evocative, home-recorded indie rock. Earlier this year, urika’s bedroom toured with Nourished By Time, and we posted their single “XTC.” That song will appear on urika’s... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Dave Gregory (XTC). Guitargonaut. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of XTC’s Skylarking: The post Happy Birthday Dave Gregory (XTC) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Colin Moulding (XTC). Life begins at the hop. On this date in 1979, XTC released Drums And Wires, featuring the Moulding-penned hot “Making Plans For Nigel.” Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of XTC’s Skylarking: The post Ha... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Feargal Sharkey (Undertones). Get senior kicks right through the night. The end of this interview with XTC’s Andy Partridge involves Feargal, a rubber shark and an activity NSFW: The post Happy Birthday Feargal Sharkey (Undertones) a... more info

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, the Undertones released their self-titled debut album. Here comes the summer. The end of this interview with XTC’s Andy Partridge involves frontman Feargal Sharkey, a rubber shark and an activity NSFW: The post The Undertones Re... more info

Obscure Sound — A gripping new prog-rock single from Philadelphia-based band Chewy, “Rubber Unfamiliar” unfolds with captivating variety — reminding of a cross between Black Midi and XTC. The track marks the opening effort on their new EP, Ostranenie. Pulsing ... more info

Obscure Sound — An escalating dance-pop accessibility charms on “Feeling of XTC,” a recent single from UK EDM producer JBRRMUSIC. “In the spotlight of my heart, you have center stage,” the adoring vocals begin, compelling alongside a steadily escalating rang... more info

Obscure Sound — A dynamic pop and rock sound, that spans from psychedelic vocal soaring to Talking Heads-esque punchiness, stirs on “Secrets” — a newly released single from CHAFT. The project is that of Derek Miller, a multi-instrumentalist from Boston, MA, wi... more info