KEXP Seattle — Before they headlined our fourth Little Big Show at the Neptune, Swedish duo First Aid Kit stopped by our studio to chat with Stevie Zoom about Bright Eyes, the Polar Music Prize, and their remarkable harmonies. Klara and Johanna Söderberg made a g... more info

Guardian Music — Usher HallEven before they played a note, there were hints that the Budapest Festival Orchestra does things differently. The double basses lined up in the choir stalls high above the orchestra, miles away from the rest of the strings. Music director ... more info

Guardian Music — Royal Albert Hall, LondonPerformances of Gurrelieder may not be as rare as they used to be – the work did not reach the Proms until 1973, 60 years after its premiere – but the sheer sumptuous scale of Schoenberg's song-cycle-cum-cantata always m... more info

411 Mania — This week's MBML has news on new albums from Lower Dens and Odd Future. Also, I've got new downloads and music videos featuring Cursive, Peasant, Austra, and Trash Talk. Plus, a new artist to keep your eyes on and music recommendations worth your t... more info

Guardian Music — Listen exclusively to the Swedish sisters' country-tinged trackSwedish sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg, aka First Aid Kit, have always seemed wise beyond their years. The pair create gorgeous torch songs that belie the fact they're in their earl... more info

Guardian Music — Royal Albert Hall, LondonViktoria Mullova and Matthew Barley had worn gleaming white when they appeared earlier in the evening for the premiere of Thomas Larcher's double concerto. Returning for the late concert, Barley wore an embroidered waistcoat ... more info

Guardian Music — Viktoria Mullova fled the USSR because she hated it. The violinist tells Erica Jeal what finally returning to her homeland has meant for her musicBefore you even look at the repertoire on Viktoria Mullova's latest recording, the title brings you up s... more info

Guardian Music — Hammersmith Apollo, LondonAmong the plaudits rained down on Fleet Foxes in recent years, "electifying live performers" seldom figures heavily. There are many things that are immensely cheering about their rise to mainstream fame – and in tonight's ... more info

Reuters — CANNES, France (Hollywood Reporter) - From "Gossip Girl" on the Upper East Side to Peasant girl from Eastern France, French actress Clemence Poesy has crossed genres, languages and territories in her career. more info

Totally Fuzzy — W said... A look at cosmic bands playing in cosmic places. * PINK FLOYD At Pompeii (1972) * HAWKWIND At Stonehenge (1984) * GRATEFUL DEAD At The Giza Pyramids (3CD 1978) Listen Before You Download * REDUX http://ngootbredux.blogspot.com Thanks Fuzzy ... more info