NME - The Daily Download — Proof once again that the fabled New Cross scene is thriving (hey – one band every two years [Bloc Party, Art Brut, Klaxons] counts OK?), let us introduce 2009’s brightest hopes from the creative hub and aesthetic bumhole of London: My Tiger My T... more info

NME — Eddie Argos professes his love of Batman more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Toby Tenenbaum "I like Argos best when he's in Jonathan Richman mode, wide eyed and excited by the world: modern art, new girlfriends, summer jobs, amazing hangovers, mysterious bruises DC comics, chocolate milkshakes. And this was the Argo... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Tim Griffin Art Brut kicked off their five-night 2009 run at Mercury Lounge in NYC last night (Monday, 6/1). They last played the venue in 2005 (correct me if I'm wrong). Catch them again Tuesday (tonight), Wednesday, Thursday,... more info

Altsounds — _*US June Tour*_ June 1 New York, Mercury Lounge June 2 New York, Mercury Lounge June 3 New York, Mercury Lounge June 4 New York, Mercury Lounge June 5 New York, Mercury Lounge June 6 Philadelphia. Johnny Bren... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Art Brut didn't have a meltdown @ Primavera Sound (scannerfm_flickr) tonight in NYC * DANCE * Les Paul @ Iridium * Lykke Li @ Highline Ballroom * Amram & Co. @ Cornelia Street Cafe * Gabriel Kahane @ Rockwood Music... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Art Brut didn't have a meltdown @ Primavera Sound (scannerfm_flickr) tonight in NYC * DANCE * Les Paul @ Iridium * Dave Matthews @ the Beacon * Lykke Li @ Highline Ballroom * Amram & Co. @ Cornelia Street Cafe... more info

Pop Tarts Suck Toasted — Monday - Friday: Art Brut with guests @ Mercury Lounge 7:30pm $16I've probably seen Art Brut about 20 times at this point, on stages big and small, indoors and out, and yet whenever they come to town I get a bit excited because I know we're going to ... more info

My Old Kentucky — Cymbals Eat Guitars will re-release their debut LP Why There Are Mountains this September 22nd through Sister's Den Records. The album recently received P4K's Best New Music tag.MP3 : Cymbals Eat Guitars - Wind PhoenixThe band will play the Pitchfor... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — alan turing shows off his jeff lewis band cd (big bozo) [In the UK, Jeffrey Lewis] will sell out venues that hold up to 800 fans. Back in America, though, a headlining slot at Bowery Ballroom is the highest-profile gig... more info