NME — Plus TV On The Radio and White Lies play Spanish bash more info

Guardian Music — Finally they're the band of the summer. So why did Friendly Fires take so long to get going, asks Ally CarnwathJack Savidge, drummer with electro-funk trio Friendly Fires, is thoroughly satisfied with his afternoon's shopping. "I've got a new pair of... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Here is a previously unreleased Friendly Fires track called “Kiss Of Life”. It is the new single for their reissued self titled debut album. The song is fun, there is a lot of cool sounds and ideas floating around. I can see why it wasn’t on th... more info

Guardian Music — It's Music Weekly, but not as you know it ... Tim Jonze, Rosie Swash and Will Dean attempt to record guardian.co.uk/music's podcast in one take using an iPhoneAs regular listeners will know, Music Weekly is on holiday in July. But would that stop us ... more info

XFM.co.uk — But the next album won't be as samba-tinged as this one... more info

BRIT boys reveal life is one big comedown from excessive partying and non-stop gigging more info

NME — St Albans band play unique show at London club more info

Nialler9 — A great time was had over the weekend in Punchestown despite the rain and mud. In brief my highlights were Pendulum, Cashier. no.9, St. Vincent, Friendly Fires, Foals, Florence and the Machine, Nine Inch Nails and my DJ set before Fever Ray of course... more info

The Quietus — Band also announce homecoming show more info

NME — St Albans band confirm 'Kiss Of Life' plans more info