Brooklyn Vegan — Bernard Sumner's Bad Lieutenant hasn't had a lot of luck when it comes to playing in the US. They cancelled their first scheduled trip here which included a NYC show at Webster Hall and slots opening for the Pixies... more info

Undercover, Australia — The Splendour in the Grass line-up for 2010 has been announced with a stellar line-up featuring The Strokes, The Pixies and Scissor Sisters to name a few. more info

411 Mania — It’s not every day you get to bring up The Scorpions, Monty Python, Guns N’ Roses, and The Pixies in the same discussion. In this edition of The Savage Animal, 411’s Mikey MiGo takes a look at the lost art of whistling in m... more info

Idolator — After flying high with his mellow jam of wish-fulfillment “Billionaire” with Bruno Mars, Travie McCoy’s brain goes back in the gutter on the girl-scouting track “Want U Bad,” featuring the restroom stall regular Ke$ha. Travie’s got his si... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Dearly Beloved is a Canadian band who are not afraid to sing about an angry young dumb fuck in the very first line of opening track Acceptance Corporation. This is band that doesn't mess around, they go for dark moody rock songs for the all dressed... more info

Guardian Music — Joe was the person who taught me the importance of having a musical partner in crime – someone who is lit by the same fire as youMark Radcliffe's Radio 1 show saw me through the sludgy years of secondary school. Weeknights from 10 o'clock, acc... more info

Music For Ants — Here’s a quick post before LOST starts (Desmond episode tonight!). I found this beautiful piano cover version of Arcade Fire’s “No Cars Go” via Arcade Fire Tube. I did a little digging and found that French pianist, Maxence Cyrin, has also co... more info

NME — Guitarist Joey Santiago posts on Twitter the band will play Worthy Farm more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about making a grand entrance. This time, it's all about making a grand re-entranceWell, bless my soul, I'm the son and the heir/You were working as a waitress in dismal, dull affairs.I didn't quite know how to start this week's blo... more info

Guardian Music — The pressure's on to make an impression with those vital first words … so which songs take on that challenge with the most confidence, style – or sheer shock factor?The opening line is such a pain, we should get rid of it altogether. The... more info