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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

Gather 'round, lovers of live music, summertime, the great outdoors, the Windy City, and certain festive occasions where all these things come together. The time has come to announce that annual rite of indie passage, the Pitchfork Music Festival! - Source

Watch the legendary act perform their brand new single, 'Oh Vanity', below. - Source