Stereogum — When Bethany Cosentino, Kid Cudi, and Rostam Batmanglij made a video for their Converse-funded “All Summer” they opted to don over-sized versions of their own heads and move into a “warm apartment.” Despite featuring two “Hot” bands, thin... more info
The Culture Of Me — (photo by Chloe Hayward) Hip hop and R&B are rarely this self-aware and also even rarer to be both that and aware of its surroundings and reference markers, but such is the case with the UK's hip hop/pop front-runner DELS, whose exceptionally funky a... more info
Nialler9 — The official video directed by Andreas Nilsson (Fever Ray ‘If I Had a Heart‘, Yeasayer ‘Madder Red’) for the Converse-curated track. The clip also features Stephen Morris (New Order / Joy Division) on drums. You can download the track at the ... more info
Radio Exile — Welcome to the “lazy post!” “Converse releases the dynamic music video to the original song “Didn’t Know What Love Was” – a genre-blending collaboration featuring outstanding British artists Bernard Sumner from Bad Lieutenant, New Order... more info
411 Mania — News on new live albums from Hot Chip and LCd Sounsystem, and Liars as well as studio offerings from The Drive By Truckers, Gruff Rhyss, and ... and you will know us by the trail of dead, a Ride reissue and as ever, "and more." more info
411 Mania — As James Murphy prepares to call time on his most loved incarnation, tonight's sold out stint at Alexandra Palace has the distinct feeling of a victory lap. more info
Stereogum — “I Feel Bonnie” is Hot Chip and Will Oldham’s remake of One Life Stand’s “I Feel Better.” This video traces the evolution of the punchline. Fewer explosions than the original’s video, but just as hunky.
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Brooklyn Vegan — Canadian dance band Shout Out Out Out Out spent their Halloween down in Asheville, North Carolina. The occasion was MoogFest where they played along with Josni, Hot Chip, and many others (but not Devo)..."Moogfest promoter and creator Ashley Capps... more info
Guardian Music — Don't let the warm smile on film-maker and musician Chris Cunningham's face fool you into thinking he won't create disturbance in your mind with his audiovisual madness (24 Feb, Roundhouse, NW1, roundhouse.org.uk). He's assisted by electronica duo 16... more info
Stereogum — Closing out the Hollywood Bowl concert season in style, LCD Soundsystem ignited a giant dance party with the help of Hot Chip and their sleek synthesizers as well as pulverizing blasts of noise from Sleigh Bells. more info