The Independent — Sir Elton John, Kinks star Ray Davies and Elvis Costello will top the bill at a new outdoor summer festival in London's Hyde Park.     more info

Impose Magazine — Having already got her foot firmly in the door with the help of Portishead and Beak's producer/instrumentalist/in-house genius, Geoff Barrow, Anika is back with a self-titled EP and once again the pair have teamed up to produce a haunting rostra of c... more info

XLR8R — Mark E is remarkably consistent artist, one of those guys who quietly releases at least a few records each year; they may never be flashy or over the top, but they're always full of solid tunes. Given that, it's easy to overlook his catalog... more info

Consequence of Sound — Plus, a 19th century folk tune! more info

Here Comes The Flood — photo: David Green Boston roots rock band Kingsley Flood are going for a tougher sound on some to the tracks on their new full-length Battles. Imagine the early Seventies Kinks trying their hand at hard-hitting Americana. The sextet takes the liste... more info

Powerpopulist — British multi-instrumentalist Darren Riley has been playing for 25 years now and has finally put out his first EP and LP as Ballard (clicky clicky). We're awfully glad he has done, for his music should highly please devotees of The Beatles, The Kinks... more info

XLR8R — On its second EP, Project E (a collaboration between Mark E and keyboardist Nat Woodcock) takes a more relaxed approach to its retro-tinged house concoctions than we've heard previously. As it turns out, this suits the project better, making the... more info

Impose Magazine — Sure, it's Monday, arguably one of the worst on record after Google crashed. That was hours ago though, much like the last whimper of the weekend hangover was quelled by a pot of coffee. Still need a pick-me-up? Try this Kinks cover by The Furr. ... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — More freeform interstitial airwave debris transmitting somewhere off the coast of Los Angeles. Direct download, below; subscribe to future transmissions via iTunes and/or through the RSS, here. The first seven transmissions can be found and downloade... more info

Guardian Music — When you're ready to take a break from the news (and the people you're holed up with) try one of these songs insteadIf you're one of the millions on the east coast anxiously awaiting hurricane Sandy's arrival (and departure) you're probably hunkered ... more info