In the news today: Tame Impala, Lonerism, Fantômas, Mr. Bungle, Melvins, Lana Del Rey, Keanu Reeves, Dogstar, Gogol Bordello, Ukraine, Jello Biafra, Tre Cool, Joe Lally, Agnostic Front, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Lizzo, Tina Turner, Toyah, Robert Fripp, Golden Earring, Jeff Rosenstock, Burton C. Bell, Fear Factory, Cult of Luna, Black Midi, Royal Blood, Surprise Chef, Linda Lindas, Kevin McDonald, KitH, Toad the Wet Sprocket

There are several sounds that are most definitely British, and with their clear soaring female vocals and intimate indie pop sensibility, The Catenary Wires are a textbook example of one of them.

The Scientists have been conducting their Australian experiments in proto-punk for over four decades now, and it’s surprising that they’ve yet to publish in a peer-reviewed journal.

Juliana Hatfield is once again in the middle of an unstoppable creative streak, now mixing her needle-sharp pop sensibilities with some truly out-there production.

SKA DREAM (Quote Unquote). Review by Julius C. Lacking.

This week’s compendium of five carefully selected albums includes not one but TWO ska reviews. Julius C. Lacking advises you proceed with caution.

There’s no detail too small or scar too deep for Eels to pick up and examine in a wry musical light.

Matt Sharp and The Rentals have always attracted a stellar cast of musicians to help them assemble their popsong symphonies.

The Fest isn’t just another music festival, it’s a community – one that Jen Cray is happily a part of.