Kings of A&R — Buzz Track: Midwest We really like the track Midwest by indie folk group Grand Falconer. The band typically performs at The Venue, and The Red Room in Boise and have shared the stage with Eisley, The Narrative and the Lonely Forest. For fans of Vampi... more info

Stereogum — Back in September, Vampire Weekend multi-instrumentalist and producer Rostam Batmanglij posted a new track called “Wood,” a lighter-than-air Bollywood/classical/pop fusion, on his Tumblr. Today, he’s followed it up with “Don’t Let It Get To... more info

Guardian Music — Musicians seemed to find an ally in Steve Jobs – after all, most work with Apple computers. But how did his company benefit?Since Steve Jobs's death, I've had several discussions with musician colleagues and people on the business side of the indus... more info

Guardian Music — (Glassnote/Island)It's no wonder Givers have called their album In Light. It's so relentlessly upbeat, cheerful and full of life that you start to wonder whether they've been created by evil pharmaceutical manufacturers to promote the idea that heavy... more info

Guardian Music — Dome, BrightonKitty Muggeridge's famous line about how David Frost rose without trace could just as easily be applied to Bombay Bicycle Club. Not in the bitchy way that Muggeridge intended, but more as a statement of fact. Here we are, four years, th... more info

Nialler9 — If you were in any doubt where Vampire Weekend get their air of Wes Anderson soundtrack, Rostam Batmanglij of the band lays it out for you on ‘Wood’, a fancy solo effort with tabla and running Eastern strings posted on his Tumblr. Download:Wood ... more info

Stereogum — Vampire Weekend multi-instrumentalist and production guru Rostam Batmanglij has posted a new track called “Wood” on his Tumblr. It’s six minutes long, and it throws incandescent string arrangements over Bollywood-style drums. It’s pretty gorg... more info

Guardian Music — Barfly, LondonThe young Nottingham five-piece Dog Is Dead exude the quiet self-assurance of a band confident their songs are very, very good indeed. They are clever, too: aware that a brisk 35 minutes on stage will leave a stronger impression than an... more info

Guardian Music — This highly touted four-piece have pretensions to Talking Heads' funk-rock mantle – but fail to burn down the houseHometown: London.The lineup: Miles Haughton (vocals, guitar), Marcus Haughton (vocals, guitar), Louis Bhose (bass) and Oscar Manthorp... more info

NME — Band members, NBA stars and Vampire Weekend all sign up for the 'POP vs. Jocks' event more info