R.I.P. Malcolm McLaren

Former manager and punk godfather Malcolm McLaren has died aged 64. He had been suffering from cancer and died on April 8 in Switzerland.

Jarvis Cocker Is Making An Exhibition Of Himself

Jarvis Cocker is setting up a shop in a Paris gallery for a week (May 4-10) with his band, where they will, among other activities:
- Improvise songs based on titles suggested by the audience.
- Perform with members of audience who bring instruments.
- Play live accompaniment for yoga and pilates sessions.
- Hold classes for children.
Everything is completely open to the public. And here is the live stream to prove it... More information and the full schedule visit the Rough Trade site.

Bananaz - A Documentary About Gorillaz

"This incredible film, 'Bananaz' removes the secretive, mucky walls of Gorillaz, the cartoon band created by artist Jamie Hewlett & musician Damon Albarn, smashing down all artificial barriers to reveal the full and filthy details behind this awe-inspiring band". Watch it online here.

New Camera Obscura Album "My Maudlin Career"

The Scottish twee poppers Camera Obscura released their new forth album "My Maudlin Career". Just the perfect album for the spring!!!

Arcade Fire: Miroir Noir

Not just another concert movie, this experimental documentary mixes live footage with intimate in-studio bits and bizarre infomercial-esque scenes to create an intriguingly unnerving atmosphere. The 70-minute film is featured in its entirety from Pitchfork.tv but only for a limited time, the film will only screen for a week.

Kitsune Maison 7 Teaser Video

This latest video, from Kitsune, not only previews music from their upcoming Kitsune Maison 7 release, due in May 2009, but also garments from their 2009 Fall/Winter clothing collection entitled The Graduate. Check the battle between Oda and Elias. (via hypebeast)

New Yeah Yeah Yeahs Album "It's Blitz!"

Yeah Yeah Yeahs' new album "It's Blitz!" is set to stream on myspace.com/yeahyeahyeahs from March 7 until it’s release next week. The album was produced by the band's long-term producer Dave Sitek as well as Nick Launay. (via NME.com)

New Artist "La Roux"

La Roux is a new UK electro-pop artist. Check out "Quicksand" (out now from Kitsuné) video here and her new video "In The Kill" here.

Royksopp's New Video "Happy Up There"

The return of the Norwegian group after 4 years with the album "Junior" (out now from Astralwerks). This is their new video "Happy Up There".

Two New Charity Albums

Two great new charity albums released. From one hand War Child's "Heroes" to protect children living in war zones with covers of well known classic songs from contemporary artists. On the other hand we have Red Hot Organization's "Dark Was The Night" battling HIV and AIDS with a collection of 31 new and exclusive songs. Both great compilations.

Kitsune Tabloid by Phoenix

After the Digitalism's Kitsune Tabloid, the french label releases on March 3rd a new Tabloid this time by Phoenix.