Stereogum — Earlier this year, Brooklyn epic-indie crew the Antlers released Burst Apart, their deeply satisfying sophomore album. And later this month, they’ll follow it up with (together), a new EP of odds and ends: Remixes, alternate versions, covers, colla... more info

Stereogum — Neon Indian’s “Polish Girl” soundtracks the latest Victoria’s Secret ad, which you know, is a pretty sweet placement for the Brooklyn-via-TX band even if Alan Palomo doesn’t get to lurk around the commercial leering like some others got to ... more info

Stereogum — Neon Indian’s “Polish Girl” soundtracks the latest Victoria’s Secret ad, which you know, is a pretty sweet placement for the Brooklyn-via-TX band even if Alan Palomo doesn’t get to lurk around the commercial leering like some others got to ... more info

Guardian Music — If you miss Japan and China Crisis, the soothing, early-80s synth pop sound of this lovely band will ease your painHometown: London.The lineup: Rollo Smallcombe, Kevin Emre, Andrew Ford, Tom Jones.The background: Here's a lovely little new band for y... more info

Guardian Music — Frontman Wayne Coyne says Lips are working on new songs with former Bad Seed – and other artists – and hope to collate results on April albumThe Flaming Lips have revealed they are working on a "collection of songs" with Nick Cave. As the band un... more info

Stereogum — Some of the people who bought deluxe editions of Neon Indian’s Era Extraña album also got a bonus disc that was labeled, simply, “Neon Indian Mixtape,” with no tracklist or extra information attached. The 48-minute mix includes a whole lot of ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Active Child @ Bowery Ballroom in Sept (more by Amanda Hatfield) today in NYC * Jonathan Richman @ The Bell House * Lisa Hannigan, Gavin Glass @ Hiro Ballroom * The Jayhawks, Rosanne Cash @ Beacon Theatre * Neon Indian,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Neon Indian at Governors Island in 2010 (more by Chris La Putt) Neon Indian is currently on a tour that will pass through NYC this week for CMJ and hit Webster Hall on Friday (10/21). Tickets for this show are... more info

KEXP Seattle — The first couple times inside the Crocodile after its renovation is have been a little disorienting. Gone are the low-hanging ceilings, the tiny corner stage, and the friendly pole in the middle of the dance floor. In is a massive, high-roofed chambe... more info

Guardian Music — (Transgressive)In the wake of the movie Drive, with its hazily seductive soundtrack, an expansive, synth-drenched 80s sound feels positively timely. Though not old enough to remember that decade, Alan Palomo has been mining its riches for some time n... more info