Feb 18, 2014 By Mike Hilleary Pussy Riot

Hardly letting their newfound freedom keep them instigating the powers that be, Pussy Riot members Masha Alyokhina and Nadya Tolokonnikova, along with eight local activists and journalists, were arrested earlier today by Russian police in Sochi.

Feb 18, 2014 By Laura Studarus Broken Twin

On April 28, Danish singer/songwriter Broken Twin (otherwise known as Majke Voss Romme) will release her debut album May on ANTI-.

Feb 18, 2014 By Laura Studarus by:Larm 2014

Confession: we’re not perfect. And we don’t own crystal balls. Or a TARDIS. (Shocked yet?) At the end of every festival, there’s always that moment when we realize that we missed seeing something crucial.

Feb 18, 2014 By Laura Studarus Cristina Quesada

Alpaca Sports’ debut full-length Sealed With a Kiss isn’t even out yet (you’ll have to wait until Feb 24) but it’s the gift that keeps giving. We’ve already heard Red Sleeping Beauty’s cover of “Just for Fun,” heard When Nalda Became Punk’s noisy remix of “As Long as I Have You,” and seen the playful video for “Just Like Johnny Marr.” Now it’s Cristina Quesada‘s turn.

Feb 17, 2014 By Mike Hilleary Beck

Next week on Feb. 25 Beck will return with Morning Phase, his first piece of recorded music in six years.

Feb 17, 2014 By Mike Hilleary Sufjan Stevens

Back in 2012 Sufjan Stevens teamed up with beatmaker Son Lux and rapper Serengeti for a new musical project called s / s / s, releasing an EP titled Beak & Claw in the process.

Feb 17, 2014 By Mike Hilleary Spoon

In 2012 Spoon frontman Britt Daniel revealed that in addition to his side-project Divine Fits, he was putting together a third musical project, playing bass and backup vocals alongside Jon Wurster (Superchunk/Mountain Goats), and Jason Narducy (Telekinesis/Guided By Voices).

Feb 17, 2014 By Mike Hilleary Little Children

Stockholm musical artist Linus Lutti, a.k.a. Little Children, is poised to release his sophomore full-length this May.

Feb 17, 2014 By Mike Hilleary Chromeo

After sharing their included tracks “Sexy Socialite” and “Come Alive,” dance/funk duo Chromeo have officially announced that their upcoming album White Women will see release on May 12.