The Music Fix — News: 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. The 2nd Brixton date will be a late show, 9pm-3am,... more info

Perfect Porridge — They may not be able to spell, but Jump Clubb know how to rock. Choosing to stay anonymous in a town built on celebrity, the Beverly Hills indie-lo-fi band showcase everything that’s good about insecurity and shallowness. RIYL The Notwist, LCD So... more info

The Music Fix — News: October sees Norway's breakthrough pop quintet Casiokids return to the UK for a full tour including shows at Camden's Proud Galleries and a party with Little Boots as part of The Warehouse Project in Manchester. Recently tagged by excitable UK... more info

Altsounds — The Montreal duo Chromeo continues in hot pursuit of the funk on the latest installment of DJ-KiCKS, !K7's acclaimed DJ mix series that has resulted in classic, definitive sets from artists like Kruder & Dorfmeister, Playgroup, Tiga, Erlend Oye and H... more info

Guardian Music — The success Nerina Pallot has enjoyed through guerrilla gigging and social networking proves that there's life after being dumped by your labelGetting dropped by your label can sometimes come as a complete shock to an artist, making them reluctant to... more info

Guardian Music — Shabby and unruly, it has spawned some of the UK's most successful young musiciansNew band the xx have wowed critics with their delicate debut album, but their success is no surprise – the foursome are just the latest musical stars to graduate... more info

Altsounds — Meet Jump Clubb. A band from Beverly Hills whose music combines dance, disco, and electronic styles with indie mentalities and vocals straight from the height of the lo-fi era. Think LCD Soundsystem meets Beat Happening. Or Hot Chip meets EricÃâ€... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Dgrador said...O CANADARM! is back...WYLD CANADA Box Set (now includes BossHoss Expansion Pack)http://ocanadarm.blogspot.comhitmewithit said...Re-Ripped! Carmen - Maria Callas - Bizet [FLAC] [3 Disc+Scans] After discovering the only copy of this arou... more info

Lost In Your Inbox — Today's episode of the contrast podcast is a continuation of the series of body-parts themes and this week we have hit bottom--with the arse, that is. You can listen to it here . I caution you that you may be grossed out/mesmerized by... more info

Guardian Music — The minimalist four-piece band from a Notting Hill garage are equally awed by Pixies and AaliyahUnder the pale blue painted metal of Putney Bridge, beside the Thames in west London, is a tiny black and red door. Oliver Sim, a teenager with a high, oi... more info