Gorilla vs. Bear — We mentioned Vivian Girls' cover of the Chantels' classic "He's Gone" a while back, after being treated to a special a capella rendition here in Dallas. Next best thing: the group has decided to give away their charming studio version (which was reco... more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — January has been a fairly good month all in all. I've started up interviewing bands again, spending some quality time with Alexis Hot Chip, 4/7ths of Los Campesinos, Jack from These New Puritans, Delphic and Vivian Girls too. Gigs have been thin on t... more info

Guardian Music — This secretive boy-girl duo have so far retained a sense of anonymity and mystique, but not for much longer – they are going to be a big deal over the next few monthsHometown: London.The lineup: Summer Camp (vocals, keyboards).The background: ... more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — For every yin there is a yang, for every glossy pop star there is a scruffy rock star, for every GaGa there is a Best Coast. Draping herself in the same cloak of fuzz as Vivian Girls or Times New Viking Cali's Beth Cosentino crafts slices of love-lor... more info

Rollo & Grady — Acts including Warpaint, MGMT and Rainbow Arabia are set to feature on a forthcoming charity tribute album of David Bowie covers. All proceeds from the release will go to War Child International, with Vivian Girls, Megapuss (Devendra Banhart) and for... more info

The Yellow Stereo — Related posts:White Hinterland In-Store Performance Tomorrow Night at Slowtrain Girls Interview at the Troubadour Girls :: “Lust for Life” Vivian Girls The Sundays | Live Performance Recording ‘92 Related posts: White Hinterland In-Store ... more info

Pop Tarts Suck Toasted — Monday: Babies, German Measles, + Nude Beach @ Death By Audio 8pm $tba [info]If you're anything like me you have spent the last few weeks spending a lot of time with family and friends trying to make the most of the holiday season, and at this point ... more info

The Yellow Stereo — “It isn’t right to sit around and think about the awful things that get you down. You’ve got to try to wear a smile no matter how hard it can be to do.” Girls have instantly gained fans across the world with their combination of catchy, fun t... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "Rad Replacements-y project from Kevin of Woods, Cassie of Vivian Girls, Justin of Bossy, and Nate Stark from Stupid Party." - Todd PBabies play a show with Gary War, Coasting, and Men and Women tonight (12/19) at Ash's Place. More... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Frisicano Mika Miko @ their almost-last performance at Fun Fun Fun Fest L.A. punk band Mika Miko announced in October that their set at Austin's Fun Fun Fun Fest (on November 8th) would be one of their last,... more info