KEXP Seattle — Easily the most buzzed about band during Iceland Airwaves this year (not counting Björk’s amazing performance of Biophilia), Iceland’s Of Monsters and Men are poised to the next international cross-over stars! The six piece indie-folk group imme... more info

KEXP Seattle — If you’ve never heard of New York quintet Caveman, that’s all about to change. The band has gone from underground to the spotlight, helped in part by opening spots for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, White Rabbits, Wye Oak, Yuck, and Here We ... more info

The Independent — Alexander Ebert's preoccupation from a young age with founding a community, a "posse", or a group of his own, has found a harmonious home. The singer has stopped worrying. The 33-year-old Los Angeles musician now finds himself at the helm of the 10-... more info

Stereogum — Just like when Conan did it solo last year, except with professional cameras and Edward Sharpe’s Magnetic Zeros as a backing band. Click on for O’Brien doing Yorke in the voice of a chimney sweep: (via teamcoco) more info

VH1 Blog — Last night’s television lineup was a bounty of musical riches: Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros played Conan‘s Summer Concert Series; Bono and The Edge, promoting Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark (the show’s musical guests), performed “Stuck I... more info

Stereogum — The inaugural Escape To New York takes place August 5-7 at Shinnecock Reservation in Southampton, NY. The Hamptons-based festival was curated by Fred Fellowes, the creative director and founder of The Secret Garden Party, UK. The lineup features Pat... more info

Nialler9 — More additions for Electric Picnic today. Will be particularly looking forward to seeing The Rapture and Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes for the first time. Previous announcements. The Rapture (new album in September) Warpaint James Blake (Stick ... more info

Perez Hilton — That's right, Conan O'Brien's first summer concert series is going to be headlined by Ke$ha (June 27th)! It doesn't really surprise us either! Those two have awesome chemistry during interviews, and they get along well. Other artists joining the ser... more info

Altsounds — Ambient rockers Friend Slash Lover debut their new video for the single “Disasteroid” off their EP As American As Ones and Zeros. The video provides a stylized viewpoint on global warming and the environment. It was inspired by a ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "Escape to New York, an art, music and interactive performance party from the creator of the Secret Garden Party UK is pleased to confirm their Friday and Saturday line-ups: Patti Smith, Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, The Vaccines, Best... more info