Guardian Music — Masters of mellow, this LA four-piece specialise in pretty melodies evocative of 1970s AmericaHometown: Santa Monica.The lineup: Evan Koga (vocals, guitar), Danny Fujikawa (vocals, guitar), Michael Fujikawa (drums), Mike Moonves (bass).The background... more info

Nialler9 — Max Tundra has posted two Soundcloud sets, one containing 26 of his remixes including reworks of Owen Pallett, Franz Ferdinand, Lily Allen, Tunng, Architecture in Helsinki, The Strokes and more. Afterr the jump you can hear a playlist of 10 cover son... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Last night Crushable crashed One Republic’s Terminal 5 packed concert (which included star fans such as Lea Michelle, Jonathon Groff, and Ryan Cabrera). Before the amazing show – which included front man Ryan Tedder covering The White Stripes and... more info

NME — Singer gives advice to schoolchildren at the London museum more info

Guardian Music — Indie fans have sweated over his first dance album, but on this performance The Boxer is a joyous nod to the spirit of Bloc PartyKele Okereke is having a maraca moment. Dancing around the stage in a string vest and a wide grin, the erstwhile Bloc Par... more info

ContactMusic — FRANZ FERDINAND stars ALEX KAPRANOS and NICK MCCARTHY, MAGIC NUMBERS frontman ROMEO STODDART and JOHNNY MARR are among the stars who will appear on Scottish... more info

Guardian Music — Former Orange Juice frontman's first LP written and recorded since his stroke in 2005 will feature star-studded lineupEdwyn Collins has written his first new album since suffering a stroke in 2005. The former Orange Juice frontman has collaborated wi... more info

The Quietus — Franz Ferdinand, The Drums and Johnny Marr all to feature more info

NME — The former Orange Juice frontman also lines up a show in London more info

Guardian Music — Long-awaited LP from notoriously secretive band will be 'finished' as soon as Ariel Pink's guest vocals are recordedTen years since the release of their one and only album, the Avalanches' follow-up to Since I Left You may finally see the light of da... more info