This week, Oasis’ Noel Gallagher discussed his fall solo album, Adele returned to the stage after a bout of laryngitis, and Soundgarden kicked off their first tour in 14 years. Also, Mumford & Sons debuted a beautiful ballad, The Strokes released a psychedelic video, Bjork discussed her interactive app project Biophilia, and Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner delivered a unique acoustic performance.
These stories, plus the week’s top news, audio/video, and live reviews, below:
TOP STORIES
EXCLUSIVE: Girls Talk September AlbumSinger-guitarist Christopher Owens on the spiritual side of Father, Son, Holy Ghost. Read >> Plus
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- Oasis’ Noel Gallagher to Release Solo Album Read >>
- EXCLUSIVE: Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner Unplugs Read >>
- Adele Makes Triumphant Return to the Stage Read >>
- Soundgarden Kick Off First Tour in 14 Years Read >>
- Mumford & Sons Unveil Gorgeous New Ballad Read >>
- Q&A: Stephen Malkmus on New LP, Beck+More Read >>
NEWS
Q&A: Bjork Talks Ambitious New App ProjectBiophilia is a 10-track multimedia LP offered via interactive apps, live performances, and workshops. Heady! Read >> Plus
- Adele, Gaga, Mumford Are Year’s Best Sellers Read >>
- Beasties Reunite With Spike Jonze for New Video Read >>
- Soul Asylum Recording First Album Since 2006 Read >>
AUDIO/VIDEO
The Strokes Get Psychedelic in Wild ClipCheck out the New York rockers’ latest video for “Taken for a Fool.” Read >> Plus
- DOWNLOAD: First New Blitzen Trapper Song! Read >>
- EXCLUSIVE ALBUM: R.E.M.’s ‘Lifes Rich Pageant’ Read >>
- Warpaint Release Stunning Underwater Video Read >>
- EXCLUSIVE: Cut Off Your Hands’ Latest Song Read >>
- PLAYLIST: Archer of Loaf’s Eric Bachmann Read >>
REVIEWS
YACHT, Shangri-La (DFA)Dance-pop apostles sweeten the message. Read >> Plus
- Brian Eno, Drums Between the Bells (Warp) Read >>
- Memory Tapes, Player Piano (Carpark)Read >>
- Com Truise, Galactic Melt (Ghostly International) Read >>
- Crystal Antlers, Two-Way Mirror (Recreation Ltd.)Read >>
