Guardian Music — A delicious slow jam that's all the better for its slight whiff of Davidoff Cool WaterFrancis and the Lights actually represents the work of just one man, Francis Farewell Starlite (we're assuming that's not his real name). Since emerging in 2008 –... more info

Pop Justice — They may be the home of LMFAO but we are generally big fans of the way US 'alternative pop' label Cherrytree Records do things, so it's quite exciting that they are bringing a sort of roadshow event to the UK for a date in London on June 13. The ev... more info

Altsounds — Drawing upon the influence of Battles, Russian Circles and Don Caballero, Brontide are a riff-heavy, intelligent instrumental-rock band that possesses an almost limitless scope. Featuring members from I Was A Cub Scout, La Roux, Malpas and Bright... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Dr. Dre has sampled the La Roux track In For The Kill on his upcoming album Detox. La Roux singer Elly Jackson told the BBC how the rap legend first heard the hit while watching US show Entourage.... more info

NME — Elly Jackson confirms her hit has been used on hip-hop don's new album more info

NME — Hercules & Love Affair and Katy B will also play June event more info

Pop Justice — A new Swedish pop thing called Vanbot added Popjustice on Twitter recently. We investigated. They turned out to be immense. Their single, 'Make Me Break Me', is extremely great, and it seems to be a free Soundcloud download too. HURRAH. ... more info

ContactMusic — La Roux star Elly Jackson has ditched her trademark pompadour hairstyle - because it took up too much time to maintain. The Bulletproof hitmaker grew tired of having to perfect her hairstyle for gigs and appearances and decided... more info

Altsounds — Over the course of two EPs and choice remixes for the likes of *Florence & The Machine, La Roux, Passion Pit, Big Boi & Diplo, Jack Beats* have proven they have a knack for producing tracks that work on the biggest dancefloors. Now with the release o... more info

5 Acts — Paris-based electronic quartet Chateau Marmont are making their DC debut tomorrow night at Velvet Lounge. Doors open at 7:30, show starts at 9:00. The group has remixed songs for other dancey acts like La Roux, Heartsrevolution, Ladyhawke, and Röyk... more info