Esben and the Witch, one of Matador’s newest acquisitions released a new EP to coincide with Record Store Day. Filmed in their picturesque home town of Brighton, you can catch the video for Chorea here…  They’re also touring the European festival scene extensively this summer, dates as follows… 9 May 2011 – Manufaktur, 73614 schorndorf 10 May [...]

Those lovable British rogues TheArctic Monkeys return to prove their rock n’ roll worth in the video for their latest single “Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair”. It’s from the forthcoming album “Suck It and See” which is released on Domino on the 6th of June Gone are the unassuming teenagers awkwardly holding [...]

After a short hiatus, The Shins return with new material and the promise of a new album. Front man James Mercer recently played a benefit concert in Portland, Oregan, and his set featured this new song that he stated should be on there. Hurray! About time too guys.  Catch it here, enjoy.

After recently releasing their new album “King of Limbs” for digital download, it will now be available for physical purchase (phew!) in The United States and Canada as of Tuesday 29th March, and on Monday the 29th Elsewhere. Proving as ever that they don’t do things by halves, in conjunction with this Radiohead have produced [...]

As a taster to the Animal curated ATP fast approaching in May, those lovely people at ATP are giving away a mix tape to wet your appetite. ATP Animal Collective Mix by All Tomorrows Parties 00:00 OV (extract) – Orthrelm 01:38 Fireworks – Animal Collective 08:21 Norway – Beach House 12:23 Credit – Ariel Pink’s Haunted [...]

ATP have announced their initial batch of bands, for ATP New York in September. Renowned film maker Jim Jarmusch is now curating the Sunday. Read more for a look back to last year in anticipation for what is to come.

The Almighty Defenders blessed their fans with more than just good music. Witness their power above – this photo was not manipulated, it was an act of God. Or a reflection.. CMJ was a hectic weekend for all, and one of the most exciting parties The MST managed to attend amongst all the furor; was [...]

White Denim recently kicked of The Syndicate’s CMJ run, with a pre-CMJ party held at Rebel in NYC. Free entry, free tequila cocktails, and three floors of music. The syndicate don’t appear to throw insubstantial parties, that’s for sure. If only it wasn’t a school night. White Denim were second to last, with Brits Fanfarlo [...]

This is a band that has matured in such fast paced yet elegant fashion, you are really left wondering why they never hit the pitchfork headlines sooner. However, with Jay-Z and Beyonce being the most indiscreet fans in attendance at the Pool Party, they’re not going to be a well kept secret for very much longer.

On the penultimate evening of the three day festival in New Jersey, All Points West; Swedish singer Lykke Li faced a momentous battle. Not only did the petite Nordic beauty face the horrendous torrential rain, but it had seemingly turned into a battle of the Europeans. On the main stage, she faced Echo and the [...]