Full steam ahead for Idlewild in its quest to continue sucking on Make Another World (even the title reeks of fey self-importance). The downward spiral since 100 Broken Windows has been so steep and slippery I can barely even listen to the early stuff anymore. Vocalist Roddy Woomble’s Michael Stipe impersonation has devolved into a […]

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[kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/t9joocA-Fws” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]The devil’s favorite band, Murder By Death, is going on tour with Reverend Horton Heat this month. This band never stops touring. Its third record, In Bocca Al Lupo, is just now coming out in the UK, where the band lands in late spring for, yes, more touring.

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Not to be confused with the Pipettes or even the girl-group throwback inherent to its name, The Noisettes rush through its garage-style machismo like a slightly wiser Be Your Own Pet but with loads more versatility and soul thanks to bassist/vocalist Shingai Shoniwa’s frenetic yelping. The Noisettes – Mind The Gap

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According to Hits Daily Double… “KEEP THE CHART RUNNING: The initial shipment on Arcade Fire’s Neon Bible has reached the unprecedented total of 400k, according to retail watchers, making it the most anticipated album in indie history, and giving it a reasonable chance of topping next week’s sales chart.” What on earth is going on?

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[kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/jp2CXXW2Lkg” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /] Stilted, jagged guitars. Male/female post-punk vocals. It’s hackneyed Gang of Four all over the place, but, still, I can’t get enough. This Australian trio has a new EP out on Matador and is touring now with Ted Leo and the Pharamcists:

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The thing is I’ve actually grown to like this record a good bit. It’s just that after the bloated pomposity of Worlds Apart, I expected so much more. This band had the music scene by the balls a mere four years ago with its heavily lauded opus, Source Tags & Codes. Guitars slung low and […]

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I saw this band open for Deerhoof the other night. It’s a mix of Phil Spector-sytle pop, Beach Boys harmonies, and nerdy indie rock with intelligent lyrics and instantly catchy, memorable melodies: Harlem Shakes – Red Right Hands

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