NME - The Daily Download — New York's loudest are doing the rounds right now, with a tour that kicks off tonight (Nov 11th) in Belfast before taking in Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Cambridge and London and then My Bloody Valentine's Nightmare Before Christmas ATP on ... more info

Altsounds — The album, produced by *Ken Thomas* (M83, Sigur Ros, Cocteau Twins, Maps) is a blistering clash of swirling guitars and gorgeously dreamy harmonies that simultaneously carves *Engineers* a position along side other classic Shoegaze bands like My Bloo... more info

Altsounds — Hailing from the always fertile Athens, GA scene, *Twin Tigers* are ready to unleash their blend of psych-shoegaze-indie-pop to the universe. Influenced by many distinguished artists including the Velvet Underground, Beatles, U2, My Bloody Valentine,... more info

Guardian Music — When Creation boss and Oasis mentor Alan McGee confessed his admiration for veteran rocker Jon Bon Jovi on a Guardian blog, we just had to get them togetherWho's the last person you might expect to be a dedicated Bon Jovi fan? How about someone who, ... more info

Guardian Music — The Zambri sisters might not have the allure of Patti or Siouxsie, but they create exotic and experimental music with a seemingly aimless diversityHometown: New York.The lineup: Jessica and Cristi Jo Zambri on vocals, plus Chris, Andy and Carrie on i... more info

Guardian Music — Halloween may have dented the box-office takings of films on release, but the singer's farewell did well enough to snatch the crown from In Bed With Madonna after only five daysThe winnerAlthough it didn't live up to some of the more extravagant hype... more info

My Old Kentucky — The Twilight Sad often draw comparisons to greats like My Bloody Valentine, Joy Division, Interpol and The Cure. Other reviews naturally lump them in with fellow Scottsmen like Arab Strap and Josef K. All can be true in various ways, but no matter... more info

Rock Sellout — I was recently granted an interview with A Place to Bury Strangers vocalist and guitarist, Oliver Ackermann. He graciously took some time out of his busy schedule to discuss the band's touring history, new record Exploding Head, and vinyl pressing c... more info

Guardian Music — They may hail from Versailles but a love of American popular culture has propelled Phoenix to the brink of a very unfrench transatlantic breakthrough, writes Andrew PurcellGrowing up in Versailles, an affluent suburb of Paris, the four boys who would... more info

Stereogum — While team Stereogum was otherwise engaged in the Studio, photographer Natasha Ryan headed downtown to capture the sights at LPR last night. Bradford Cox celebrated his album release day with openers the Selmanaires as his backing band, but as we'... more info