Stereogum — Iconic ’90s outfit Mazzy Star is set to return later this month, releasing two singles on 10/31. Hear previews of those singles, “Common Burn” and “Lay Myself Down” via their Amazon pages. While singer Hope Sandoval has remained active with... more info

Guardian Music — Our music team pick the songs or albums, old or new, they just can't turn offMats Eilertsen Skydive Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen's bassist Mats Eilertsen reconvenes the fine band that recorded last year's atmospheric Radio Yonder, but with the ad... more info

Guardian Music — This Harlem rapper is fast becoming the hottest new thing in US hip-hop – and he's now hurrying our wayHometown: Harlem.The lineup: Rocky (vocals).The background: Our two favourite rappers we've covered since starting this column are Drake and Tyl... more info

Totally Fuzzy — contact said... indie mp3s you can hug Ghost Pal – I Don’t Know Fleet Foxes – Helplessness Blues Massive Attack – Paradise Circus feat. Hope Sandoval (Gui Boratto Remix) Fucked Up – The Other Shoe The William Blakes – Music Wants To Be Fr... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — “Harsh Realm” — like manna for starved Hope Sandoval devotees. Atmospherically, Widowspeak have lifted a page or three from the first two Mazzy Star LP’s (this is a good thing) with the late-night comedown vibe found on the track below.  Loo... more info

Guardian Music — (Flock Music)Fans of Julia Stone's work with her brother, Angus, may question the wisdom of this solo album. Their double act benefits from a system of sibling checks and balances, her breathy, faux-naive style offset by his laidback drawl, but here,... more info

Guardian Music — Are we witnessing the death throes of pop music? Take a look around you and the signs are everywhereThese days, in any given seven-day period, you can find plenty of examples of something that historians will one day describe as the key moment when ... more info

Guardian Music — This San Francisco duo combine the Horrors' shimmery reverb with Mazzy Star's icy vocals to create a hazy, indie noiseHometown: San Francisco.The lineup: Tamaryn (vocals, instruments), Rex John Shelverton (production, instruments).The background: The... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Time Bandit said... Sunday Morning coming down on C-60 with: Blue Mountain "Dog Days" (1995) http://c-60lownoise.blogspot.com Swapmeet Louie said... Happy 4th of July! Celebrate with some Johnny Cash outtakes from his American Recordings sessions! ... more info

Undercover, Australia — One of the most recognisable female voices in the world, Hope Sandoval, played at The Forum in Melbourne last night. more info