Here's all the latest dirt:Friday, August 8th:* Radiohead* Underworld* The New Pornographers* Spearhead* The Go! Team* Girl Talk* CSS* Forro In The Dark* Juana Molina* Little Brother* Andrew Bird* Mates Of State* DuffySaturday, August 9th:* Radiohead* Kings Of Leon* Animal Collective* Metric* Chromeo* The Roots* The Black Angels* The Virgins* The Felice Brothers* Alberta Cross* Sia* K'Naan* Nicole Atkins* Your VegasSunday, August 10th:* Jack Johnson* Cat Power* Rodrigo Y Gabriela* Amadou & Mariam* Youssou N'Dour* The Secret Machines* Black Kids* Jason Isbell* De Novo Dahl* Grace Potter* Earl Greyhound* Rogue Wave* Neil HalsteadGet your tickets this Friday thru TM.MP3: Cat Power - The Greatest - Source

Here's whom to expect: *R.E.M., Modest Mouse, The Cure, Death Cab For Cutie, The Flaming Lips, Michael Franti & Spearhead, MIA, Built To Spill, Tegan & Sara, Flight Of The Conchords, The Blakes, The Hives, The Cops, Cold War Kids, The New Pornographers, The National, Beirut, Dengue Fever, Fleet Foxes, The Breeders, Okkervil River, Throw Me The Statue, Kinski, The Cave Singers, Battles, Jamie Lidell, Ghostland Observatory, The Mars Volta, Mates Of State, Blue Scholars, Say Hi, Dyme Def, Siberian, Ozomatli.*Thanks for the heads-up, SMF!Learn more about the US festival here.MP3: Death Cab For Cutie - Wait - Source

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Blur's Dave Rowntree is to stand for the Labour Party in the next general election. - Source

For our friends in the San Francisco area, you are in for one hell of a treat. This year's Noise Pop Festival is looking mighty amazing, especially now that the full schedule is ready to go. Taking place from February 26 through March 2, if you're planning on attending this extravaganza - Source

Previously unheard bootleg recorded right after "The Velvet Underground and Nico". Includes 'new' song "I'm Not a Young Man Anymore".
Tracklist:
1. I'm Not A Young Man Anymore
2. Guess I'm Falling In Love
3. I'm Waiting For The Man
4. Run Run Run
5. Sister Ray (debut live performance) - Source

Last night marked my fourth time seeing the National since the release of their enthralling junior LP, Alligator. Surprisingly and/or thankfully their debut at the 2100-capacity Brooklyn Academy Of Music did not vary greatly from their standard riveting gigs over the course of the last three years. The show focused primarily on 2007's Boxer & the aforementioned, Alligator, as per usual. However, one key difference was the backing string and horn sections which added a much-adored texture and fullness to The National's aggregated sound. Another unexpected treat was a guest appearance by Sufjan Stevens whom tickled the ivories during 'Ada'. Along with a beautiful backdrop, perfect acoustics and a certain magic in the air, The National undoubtedly soared throughout the 90-minute gig. Visit the band at their official site. Enjoy some photos, the setlist & an MP3 below.Setlist: Start A War. Brainy. Baby We'll Be Fine. Slow Show. Secret Meeting. Mistaken For Strangers. Squalor Victoria. Abel. Wasp Nest. Racing Like A Pro. Ada. Apartment Story. Untitled New Song. Karen. Fake Empire... City Middle. Mr November. About Today. Gospel. - Source

Enjoy 'Time To Pretend' below. Download the extraordinary track at bottom of post. - Source

So many festivals, but only one can be Bestival. The UK event was curated by BBC Radio 1's Rob da Bank and takes place on the Isle of Wight from September 5-7. So far the lineup includes the above-mentioned MBV and Aphex Twin, along with the Breeders, George Clinton, Gary Numan, the Human League, Lee Scratch Perry, the Wedding Present, 808 State ... wow, this is getting very nostalgic, Rob da Bank. As far as the youngsters, BTW Fuck Buttons, Foals, the Count & Sinden, These New Purtians, and St. Vincent, among others, will be there. May not be the best lineup across the board, but it's a good one, and they definitely have the trippiest website. - Source

First APW, now this! At Ease reports: *An industry source confirmed the headliners for what will be called the "Outside Lands Festival"