Guardian Music — Chicago : New York : Detroit, ManchesterAs arguably the biggest clubbing brand of the north, Cream, gears up for its largest annual event, Creamfields, a smaller happening takes place in Manchester that will excite some fans even more than next weeke... more info

Stereogum — As mentioned a ways back, in its original Head First form, Goldfrapp’s “Believer” would work well on the rollerskating rink where you’d also lace-up for “Rocket”’s Pointer Sisters on Xanadu. This airy remix by Little Loud maintains that... more info

NME - The Daily Download — B.Y.O.B. used to be just an acronym for Bring Your Own Bottle and the act of taking a five quid bottle of plonk into a restaurant to save money under the pretense of matching your meal with something from your own cellar. But if post-grime man Ashley... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Joao Kartoshka said... Music from Kartoshka, The Movie: Asteroid- Pete Moore, Penthouse Suite- Syd Dale, The Town I Live In- Jackie Lee, Music To Watch Girls By- Andy Williams, Maria Ninguem- Joao Gilberto, Baby Love Child- Pizzicato Five, Tempta... more info

The Red Radio — Goldfrapp's video for Believer gives fans a rare backstage glimpse to their most recent Head First tour. It's fun to see Alison's silly side come across in the footage. We've always felt Believer was one of the stronger tracks on... more info

NME - The Daily Download — The tweeny Twilight franchise might want to watch its back from a soundtrack perspective as Scott Pilgrim Vs The World is set to raise the game this month with two seperate releases on August 23rd. The first is an original score composed by Radiohead... more info

Guardian Music — Indie legend Edwyn Collins and quirky folk-poppers Adam Green and Woodpigeon are the latest additions to the End Of The Road (10-12 Sep, Larmer Tree Gardens, endoftheroadfestival.com) ...David Guetta, Soulwax, Goldfrapp and special guest Aphex Twin h... more info

Guardian Music — Roundhouse, LondonMarina Diamandis sparkles on the verge of pop stardom, while Goldfrapp go for the glam-stomp jugularImagine a gig – a proper gig – where everyone gets in for free. Now imagine an event where the fabled guest list (a bit of an ox... more info

NME — Plus Marina And The Diamonds gets the crowd to don sunglasses at London's Roundhouse more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 07-22 London, England - The Roundhouse (iTunes Festival) 07-29 Sydney, Australia - Big Top Survey 07-30 Brisbane, Australia - The Tivoli 08-01 Woodford, Australia - Splendour in the Grass Festival 08-03 Melbourne, Australia - Palais Theatre 08-14 ... more info