Sure, frontman Kevin Shields himself detailed My Bloody Valentine's long awaited reunion and even exposed their forthcoming LP, the follow up to 1991's opus Loveless. But now fans have something a bit more tangible: A string of live gigs, the seminal shoegazers' first since 1992. Fervent fans looking to jump the pond and catch a gig can buy tickets here when they go on sale tomorrow (Nov. 16) at 9 A.M.

My Bloody Valentine tour dates:

6/20, London, UK (Roundhouse)
6/28, Manchester, UK (Apollo)
7/2, Glasgow, UK (Barrowland)

Sigur Rós Tap Producer Flood For LP5

After the recent release of a picture book and a live DVD, it seemed about time for Icelandic art rock minimalists Sigur Rós to return to the LP game. And thankfully, as detailed in a recent interview with Icelandic newspaper Frettablaoio, the band is preparing their fifth record to date, tapping seasoned producer Mark "Flood" Ellis (U2, Nine Inch Nails, Smashing Pumpkins, PJ Harvey) for its creation.

"We're gonna try working with him for two weeks and see where it takes us," drummer Orri Pall Dyrason told the paper. And the band will test out new digs in the process, opting to abandon their studio, Sundlaugin, the site of past recording efforts. "We want to take a break from Sundlaugin, distance [ourselves] a bit," Dyrason explained. "We will be renting a house in downtown Reykjavík and record[ing] the album there."

As for the album's sound: "We really don't know what this new album is going to be like," Dyrason said. "Right now we only have ideas for new songs and they always change when we start recording." [Via Pitchfork]

Breeders to Return to Stage; Tweedy, Oldham Join

While it appears hopes for a new Pixies album are futile, bassist Kim Deal has been logging progress on a fresh LP from her other project, the Breeders, alongside Steve Albini, and is set to return to the stage to unveil a few new tunes. Kim Deal will take the stage alongside sister and fellow Breeder, Kelley Deal, Dec. 4 in Chicago for "The Second City That Never Sleeps: Letters To Santa," a 24-hour marathon charity gig also featuring the Windy City's Will Oldham and Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy. Proceeds will be used to purchase Christmas presents or needy children.

In addition to the live set, a charity auction will also take place at the event -- and we're not talking holiday baskets of muffins and fruitcake! Up on the auction block: A performance from Jeff Tweedy in the privacy of your own home, a day of recording in the studio with legendary producer Steve Albini, and a Kim and Kelley Deal autographed keyboard used on several Breeders albums. Wowsa! Start counting your pennies, and when you win the private show from Tweedy, don't forget your friends.

McCartney Says Beatles Catalogue iTunes Bound 'Soon'

After much speculation, and a few hints, it appears the Beatles catalogue will finally hit iTunes in 2008 -- it's coming straight from the horse's mouth: "It's all happening soon," McCartney told Billboard.com. "Most of us are all sort of ready. The whole thing is primed, ready to go -- there's just maybe one little sticking point left, and I think it's being cleared up as we speak, so it shouldn't be too long. It's down to fine-tuning, but I'm pretty sure it'll be happening next year, 2008."

What 's with the delay, you ponder? Well, McCartney cites "contractual" issues and detailed planning. "You've got to get these things right," McCartney said. "You don't want to do something that's as cool as that and in three years time you think, 'Oh God, why did we do that?!'"