Brooklyn Vegan — The xx @ Webster Hall in 2009 (more by Chris La Putt) today in NYC * Holly Miranda @ In Vino * Empire of the Sun @ Terminal 5 * Peter Gregson @ Le Poisson Rouge * Ceremony, Punch @... more info

From Mato, From London — Foster The People Los Angeles (USA) Pegadizos y estivales, ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ es un himno indie como ‘Young Kids’ de Peter, Bjorn and John (tambien tiene silbido). Adictivo y contagioso. Las canciones del verano. Te gustarán si te gusta MGMT,... more info

Guardian Music — The Suffolk festival's performing arts lineup was stronger than ever before – but my favourite theatrical moment came courtesy of a bandBritish summers are apparently incomplete without at least one production of A Midsummer's Night Dream. And so i... more info

Guardian Music — Henham Park, SouthwoldLaura Marling was a genteel start to the festival, turning a field in Suffolk into Laurel Canyon circa 1970 with her softly strummed ballads-with-bite. Wild Beasts' exotic pop and Hayden Thorpe's mannered falsetto got a good rea... more info

Pitchfork — The folks behind the Lollapalooza festival have just announced the schedule for the three-day marathon, which comes to Chicago's Grant Park August 6-8. And as with any gigantic eight-stage festival, you might need a little help navigating the mons... more info

ContactMusic — Singer LUKE STEELE has sparked fears about the future of duo EMPIRE OF THE SUN after revealing he hasn't spoken to bandmate NICK LITTLEMORE since February... more info

MTV.com News — Strokes, Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley and Nas, Janelle Monáe and Al Green also set to play San Francisco festival.By Kara Warner Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival Photo: Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival Deadheads rejoice! Phil Lesh an... more info

Guardian Music — With their take on 70s LA pop, this Aussie duo resemble Empire of the Sun – but without the kabuki makeup and sci-fi regaliaHometown: Melbourne, London.The lineup: Xavier Bacash and Lionel Towers.The background: Gypsy & the Cat are a pair of French... more info

MTV.com News — The Brooklyn MC and White Stripes frontman are seen mugging for cameras, joined by Beyoncé and Amy Winehouse.By Jayson Rodriguez Jay-Z (file) Photo: Scott Gries/ Getty images Jay-Z and Jack White's "Ray-Bans" collaboration appears to be co... more info

Undercover, Australia — Sarah Blasko, Troy Cassar-Daley, The Temper Trap, Kate Miller-Heidke and Empire Of The Sun have all been nominated for the APRA Song of the Year. more info