Sweeping The Nation — Beak> - Brean DownHey, we finally have news of the new album by the Invada force! Out on 21st September, confusingly if logically being their third album it's called >>> and on this track pushes the fuzz-Kraut into the dark side, sounding like a ... more info

Sweeping The Nation — As of this weekend, an enormous crater opens up in the bedroom-insular, open air-spectacular world of indiepop as the Chance the Gardener of indie majordomo of all he surveyed Sean Price winds up his Fortuna Pop! label with a long London weekend enti... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis Comet Gain Here's the second part of the NYC Popfest 2012 preview. For info on tonight's show at Knitting Factory can read part one here. SATURDAY, MAY 19 Outerhope There's a free show at Spike Hill with... more info

KEXP Seattle — Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased tracks, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think y... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — As mentioned Merge labelmates Jonny and Apex Manor were forced to cancel their tour which would have hit Le Poisson Rouge tonight (6/9). All is not lost though. Apex Manor have scheduled a show instead tomorrow (6/10) at The... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Ladybug Transistor - "Clutching Stems" (MP3) Give a warm welcome for Clutching Stems, the new LP from The Ladybug Transistor which is due via Merge Records on June 7th. Check out the title track from the LP above and... more info

Bradley's Almanac — It is with no small amount of pleasure that I'm able to share some truly wonderful news: After a 4-year wait, we'll soon see and hear a new full-length from The Ladybug Transistor. The Brooklyn combo has readied their seventh collection, the 10-track... more info

Pasta Primavera — Tonight in Baltimore don’t miss out on the always entertaining These United States who play the Golden West Cafe with Caleb Stine and Paul Masson. Meanwhile down in DC there are three shows that are all equally good. The Black Cat has Crystal Sti... more info