Altsounds — MySpace Records will release the new wave styling of Japan’s Polysics on September 30 with the release of We ate the machine. Influenced by the sounds of forward-thinking new wavers Devo, Polysics founding member Hiroyuki Hayashi (... more info

Stereogum — As mentioned in a surprisingly heated discussion on this site last month, the folks behind teenage music geek rom-com Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist have tapped the indie rock zeitgeist in a big way. Bishop Allen, Devendra Banhart, and Project Jen... more info

NME — Devo delivered an impressively loud and explosive performance Saturday night (September 20) as the main headliners at San Diego Street Scene. more info

Pitchfork — "Yo Gabba Gabba!"-- the adorable Nick Jr. show with the name that conjures that creepy Ramones-inspiring wedding feast scene from Freaks-- will return to television sets with a new season beginning September 22. And, as one might expect, along with i... more info