Sadness!

In 2008, I interviewed Ponytail.

MP3: Ponytail – Celebrate The Body Electric

Read today’s blog entry here.

Earlier this week, an initial announcement was made.

In April, I interviewed Los Campesinos!

MP3: Los Campesinos! – The Sea Is A Good Place To Think Of The Future

Sadness!

Read Ollie’s full message here.

In April, I interviewed Los Campesinos!

MP3: Los Campesinos! – The Sea Is A Good Place To Think Of The Future

Sadness. Today’s official statement reads: “After the completion of the album, Carlos informed the rest of us that he would be leaving the band. He’s decided to follow another path & to pursue new goals. This separation is amicable & we whole-heartedly wish him great happiness & success. We’ll remain, as always, deeply respectful fans of this blazingly talented individual.”

Read more here.

Last month, Interpol shared the first track from their new album.

This summer, Interpol will tour alongside U2.

MP3: Interpol – Precipitate

Bummer!

Yahoo’s got today’s scoop.

In 2008, Supergrass performed at NYC’s Webster Hall.

MP3: Supergrass – Alright

Download the exquisite track at bottom.

SM features DL Tashjian & Jared O’Connell (formerly of A Brief Smile).

Visit SM on MySpace.

Download a few SM tunes here.

Watch A Brief Smile’s final video (‘For A While’) here.

MP3: Sea Monsters – Dark Vineyard Day

Today’s Twitter message reads: *Magistrates is over, thanks for everything, we will all be working on other musical projects, we’ll let you know.*

Watch ‘Heartbreak’ here.

MP3: Magistrates – Make This Work

Read today’s Q&A with the remaining three members here.

Last month, Baria Qureshi decided to leave the band.

Catch The XX on their North American trek.

MP3: The XX – Basic Space

Uncover more details about Baria Queresh’s departure here.

Tip via Consequence Of Sound.

Last month, The XX dropped by Jools Holland.

MP3: The XX – Basic Space

Sadness!

NME’s got today’s scoop.

Yes, that means that their upcoming North American tour is canceled.

MP3: The Rakes – 22 Grand Job (Remix)