NME - The Daily Download — Ok so thanks to the X Factor furore and that iffy Julian Casablancas Xmas tune I wasn't going to do this, but seeing as the NME office has been so Grinch-like this season I changed my mind: here's a load of indie bands going festive. Hope you like...... more info

8/1 — 40 Kiss - Sonic Boom39 Wilco - Wilco38 Rick Ross - Deeper Than Rap37 Gallows - Grey Britain36 Brakesbrakesbrakes - Touchdown35 Miike Snow - Miike Snow34 Mariachi El Bronx - Mariachi El Bronx33 The Avett Brothers - I And Love And You32 U2 - No Line On... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets are on American Express presale (@ 11am) for the upcoming Julian Casablancas show at Terminal 5. Tickets are on American Express presale (@ 11am) for the upcoming Air show at Terminal 5. Tickets are on American Express presale (@... more info

8/1 — 50 Bombay Bicycle Club - I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose 49 Neko Case - Middle Cyclone 48 Atlas Sound Logos 47 Telepathe - Dance Mother46 Gallows - Grey Britain45 Richard Hawley - Truelove's Gutter44 Oneida - Rated O43 Franz Ferdinand - T... more info

Scotsman.com — His good looks, privileged background, and posh education did nothing to help him when he became a party-pooping drunk. But Strokes' frontman Julian Casablancas has put t more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Julian Casablancas @ Downtown Palace Theater in L.A. (more by Darren Kim) CNN: What was your reaction when NME called "Is This It" the album of the decade? Casablancas: Unbelievable. I hadn't thought about it, but it's really weird. I... more info

Guardian Music — It is only a matter of time before these US alt-rockers will be acclaimed for their slow, atmospheric lo-fi lullabiesHometown: Baltimore, Maryland.The lineup: Victoria Legrand (vocals, organ) and Alex Scally (guitar, keyboards), with live percussion ... more info

AngryApe — They're now "more easy going" with each other more info

CNN Showbiz — Julian Casablancas talks about his time with the band and the new tricks up his black leather jacket sleeve. more info

Live Daily — The world wasn't exactly clamoring for a solo project by Julian Casablancas [ tickets ], yet The Strokes' frontman delivered an interesting effort with "Phrazes for the Young" and has backed it up with an impressive live show. The New York-born singe... more info