The Quietus — Has he added a secret lyrical message? more info

Nialler9 — Remixes from Syrian electronic master Omar Souleyman of three Björk Biophila tracks have appeared on Youtube (he was awesome at Electic Picnic), a day after the ‘Crystalline’ video. There are three in total: ‘Crystalline’, ‘Tesla’ and �... more info

Stereogum — Here’s the eye popping first video from Björk’s app album Biophilia. It was directed by Michel Gondry on Björk’s home planet of Krypton. Biophilia is out 9/27 via Nonesuch/One Little Indian. The first in a series of “Crystalline” singles ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by David Andrako "Thoroughly awesome Central Park SummerStage Ratatat show tonight! Preceded by an Omar Souleyman dance party in a torrential downpour." - Miranda Mammen "Omar Souleyman killed it at Santos 2nite! the bubu gang also ruled! xele... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Omar Souleyman at Bonnaroo in June (more by Dana (Distortion) Yavin) Syrian dabke mastermind Omar Souleyman plays Summerstage tonight (7/13) as part of a pretty eccentric lineup. Ratatat headlines the show and Black Pus is also on the bill. The... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Omar Souleyman @ Purchase Fall Fest 2011 (more by Kellyann Petry) today in NYC * Evillive * It Is It @ Pianos * ASSSSCAT 3000 @ UCB * Beth Anderson @ The Stone * Mary Jane Leach @ The Stone... more info

Guardian Music — Rakim, On tourWho could forget that immortal couplet: "Me and Eric B and a nice big plate of fish/ Which is my favourite dish"? Besides promoting the healthy benefits of an Omega 3-rich diet, Eric B & Rakim's 1987 album and single Paid In Full marked... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Omar Souleyman at MHoW last year (more by Lori Baily) Syrian musician Omar Souleyman is returning to the states this summer and has added a June 12th show at Music Hall of Williamsburg with Ali Shaker. That NYC gig is... more info

Guardian Music — Iceland's biggest star collaborating with Syrian musician for his first crossover into western popBjörk and Syrian singer Omar Souleyman have teamed up for a joint album to be released later this year. This will mark Souleyman's pop debut – and, p... more info

Impose Magazine — The US has invested nearly a decade in Iraq, Egypt has revolted and overthrown their monarchical government. The previously un-changing middle east is quickly becoming a hot spot for the new and bizarre, at least for western media. Omar Souleyman is ... more info