Stereogum — Bristol shoegazers the Fauns released their striking sophomore effort Lights last fall on Invada, the label run by Portishead’s Geoff Barrow. One of the album highlights was “4AM,” a whispery and atmospheric number that moves at a brisk tempo b... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher Perfume Genius is set to release his third album, Too Bright, on September 23 via Matador Records. He recorded it with Portishead's Adrian Utley, and PJ Harvey collaborator John Parish contributed to several tracks. From the sound... more info

Core News — “Conductor Charles Hazlewood hosts two shows for 6Music reflecting his passion for musical interconnections. These genre-busting explorations of the musical spectrum feature live studio collaborations with special guests Will Gregory from Goldfrapp... more info

ContactMusic — The leader of British group Portishead has attempted to shame singer/songwriter the Weeknd in their ongoing row over a sample by posting the... more info

Stereogum — Last summer Portishead’s Geoff Barrow went on the warpath against the Weeknd after the Weeknd’s song “Belong To The World” appeared to sample Portishead’s “Machine Gun.” Barrow (pictured) claimed that the Weeknd had requested permission... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Doug Moore Portishead at Hammerstein Ballroom, 2011 (more by Dana [Distortion] Yavin) Both Portishead and their vocalist Beth Gibbons tend to work slowly; the former theoretically have an album in the works, though it could take "ten fucking years... more info

NME — She sings on the new version of the song by stoner metal band Gonga more info

Metalsucks — Black SabBeth FTMFWThe post Doom Trip: Portishead Singer, Doom Trio Cover Black Sabbath Classic appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

NME — Foals, Pet Shop Boys and Lily Allen will also appear at Irish festival more info

Nialler9 — Electric Picnic has announced their first names for 2014 and it is impressive. Hitting Stradbally this year from Friday 29th – Sunday 31st August 2014 is Outkast! for starters plus: Portishead, Outkast, Beck, Foals, Pet Shop Boys, Paolo Nutini, Ch... more info