Altsounds — *NYC collective *The Phenomenal Handclap Band* will be performing their final NYC show of the year, headlining the *Bowery Ballroom* [6 Delancey St.] for the first time on *Friday, December 11th*. Opening will be Javelin and Eclectic Method. Show is... more info

Guardian Music — With big pop tunes, giant choruses and ace titles, this new group from former Fire Engines singer Davey Henderson is no half-hearted stab at gloryHometown: Edinburgh.The lineup: Davey Henderson (vocals, guitar), Ian Holford (drums), Simon Smeeton (gu... more info

411 Mania — The look back at the decade in music continues with a look at the best albums from 2004! From Kanye's The College Dropout to Franz Ferdinand's self-titled debut to Arcade Fire's Funeral, see what albums made the list in this week's Ten Deep! more info

Guardian Music — The ageing Britpop monolith seems to be performing a homage to the latest diva dance routines. And it is a joy to beholdAutumn has thus far bestowed on us many music videos that, to some extent, dispose of sets, background distractions and extraneous... more info

Stereogum — San Diego quartet the Soft Pack were called the Muslims when we suggested you keep your eyes on them. They shifted the name, but their Strokes-esque Stooges-inspired post-punk rock 'n' roll remains the same (even when they go acoustic). They reminded... more info

The Vinyl Villain — Back in 2004/2005, the UK charts were seemingly dominated by a plethora of emerging guitar-led bands, very few of whom lasted the course beyond the debut LP. One of my favourite records from the period was Capture/Release, the debut LP by The Rakes.... more info

Altsounds — Ever since conquering CMJ in New York last year, embarking on a series of hotly coveted supports with bands like Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party and The Last Shadow Puppets, creating a buzz in everything from Rolling Stone to The New York Times via the... more info

Scotsman.com — FRANZ FERDINAND **** MUSIC HALL, ABERDEEN more info

Franz Ferdinand are set to begin their UK tour in early October and have confirmed the full line-up for their additional Brixton show and announced LA's Music Go Music as support on the tour. more info

8/1 — 150 - Band of Horses Everything All the Time149 - Ray Lamontagne Trouble148 - Franz Ferdinand Franz Ferdinand147 - The Acorn Glory Hope Mountain146 - Richard Thompson Front Parlour Blues145 - Iron & Wine Our Endless Numbered Days144 - Robert Wyatt Co... more info