Mjsbigblog — Adam Lambert talks about the music that shaped his life in this edition of ABC Nightline’s playlist. Bob Marley, David Bowie, Madonna, Depeche Mode and Lady Gaga are all on his list… BONUS VIDEOS – Adam performed at a showcase in Singapore on... more info

Guardian Music — This Brooklyn duo provide a cerebral take on tropical-tinged 80s pop, full of Caribbean flavours and hypnotic rhythmsHometown: Brooklyn.The lineup: Jesse Cohen (drums, music), Eric Emm (guitar).The background: Apart from MGMT and Vampire Weekend, and... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — Speaking in Code is a documentary that's described as "an intimate account of people who are completely lost in music." We can relate. The film, coming next week to DVD, focuses on techno, and its subjects include Modeselektor, Wighnomy Brothers, Mon... more info

The Red Radio — Alan Wilder gives a little insight into how his on stage reunion with Depeche Mode came to be. Turns out it was Dave Gahan that made the original request of him via text. It's nice to see the guys put... more info

Altsounds — *Depeche Mode & Hublot Create A Big Bang In The History Of Rock’N Roll: Over £400’000 For The Teenage Cancer Trust * From the stage of the 55000 seater Esprit Arena in Dusseldorf and the venue for the penultimate concert... more info

The Red Radio — Bay Area folks - tell us this track doesn't take you back to the days of The Edge in Palo Alto or One Step Beyond in Santa Clara? Ah, the memories. The very Depeche Mode heavy track was a staple... more info

Powerpopulist — Nada Surf - Electrocution (Bill Fox cover) mp3from band's forthcoming (8 June) releaseif i had a hi-fion their Mardev Records labelThe all-covers LP will feature Nada Surf versions of songs by Spoon ("The Agony of Laffitte"!), The Go-Betweens, Dwight... more info

Gigwise — Their final date in the capital on 'Tour of the Universe'... more info

The Vinyl Villain — From July 24th 2008BETTER THAN W.B. YEATS AS A POET?Tony Wilson once made the claim that Shaun Ryder was a better poet than William Butler Yeats, and that in the fullness of time, he'd come to be regarded every much as talented a genius as Mozart.I'... more info

Rolling Stone — Justin Timberlake has his own fashion line, but he tells MTV he has his eye on some classic Rolling Stones style. “I still find old Mick Jagger jackets that I wish I could pull out of his closet or something. Of course, they wouldn’t fit me. Very... more info