Stereogum — You can't improve upon perfection, but TVOTR give it a shot in this update of their fellow Brooklynites' "First Communion." You'll remember GGD remixed them for Read Silence so it's only fair. The original version appears on last year's excellent Sai... more info

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NME - The Daily Download — Proof once again that the fabled New Cross scene is thriving (hey – one band every two years [Bloc Party, Art Brut, Klaxons] counts OK?), let us introduce 2009’s brightest hopes from the creative hub and aesthetic bumhole of London: My Tiger My T... more info

NME — Band moving in a hip-hop direction, according to Joe Goddard more info

Guardian Music — This week's pod sees the return of two of our favoruite musicians. First up, its electro-geek wizards Hot Chip, who graced our studio back in 2007. This time around, Felix and Joe talk to Alex Needham about why they're donning their Simon Cowell hats... more info

I Like Music — Free tickets for all! Just submit ideas for the night! Pet Shop Boys, Hot Chip, Little Boots more info

Guardian Music — She's the 'falsetto from the ghetto' who's taken revenge on school bullies by making 2009's first great pop record. Oh, and her mum was in The Bill. Tim Jonze talks 808s and heartbreak with La RouxTwenty one-year-old Elly Jackson is sprawled acro... more info

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AngryApe — U R The Night will also feature Hot Chip more info

NME — Matter's 'U R The Night' also features Hot Chip more info