We've already given a few hints about our feelings for Mountain Battles, the Breeders' first album since Title TK. In case you missed it before: We're basically blown away that Kim and Kelly sound so fresh after -- relatively speaking -- so long. Mountain Battles was recorded over a number of years, across locales, and with different producers (Steve Albini, Erika Larson, Manny Nieto), and languages (German, English, Spanish), but it impressively sounds cohesive and whole. We like some songs less or more than others, but there're no duds. Basically, the Deal sisters, along with Title TK players drummer Jose Medeles and bassist Mando Lopez. have returned to form to school any number of indistinguishable indie upstarts. Listen up indistinguishable indie upstarts. - Source

The record companies who forced file-sharing website Napster into bankruptcy in 2001 have been credited with the label of the music industry's biggest "screw-up of all time" in a list compiled by Blender magazine. - Source

A 14-year old girl, who witnessed the killing of goth Sophie Lancaster, in Bacup, Lancashire, in August 2007, told emergency services she and her boyfriend were assaulted "for no reason". - Source

A homemade video of CSS's 'Music Is My Hot Hot Sex' has apparently accumulated over 100 million views on YouTube. - Source

There's never a dull moment for indie rock's resident Energizer Bunnies Sonic Youth, who have swiftly followed up news of more art-world dabblings and the unlikeliest festival appearance in the history of ever with a flaming slew of activity. - Source

For the most part it's brilliant business as usual. - Source

Legendary singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen has revealed details of his world tour. - Source

Editors' frontman Tom Smith has revealed that the band will explore a new direction on the follow up to 2007's 'An End Has A Start'. - Source

Eels frontman E has told NME.COM he received an official royal response after inviting the Queen to attend his gig. - Source

The good good boys of British Sea Power are currently embroiled in a brave jaunt around our fair USA at the moment, battling gathering crowds with Czech Ecstacy, ominously displayed knee high socks, and thousand yard stares. Luckily they have been afforded a break and will be joining a personal hero - Source