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Australia's Jack Ladder and the Dreamlanders gave a North American release to their album Playmates this week via Fat Possum. The album was produced by Kim Moyes of Australian synth pop duo The Presets, and Sharon Van Etten sings on two songs, "Come On Back This Way" and "To Keep and To Be Kept...

"thanks for the sweaty two-night stand, New York. ps, cash rules everything around me cream get the money dollar dollar bill y'all." - Menomena "Big fan of Menomena, but was blown away by how talented these dudes are @ Music Hall of Williamsburg" - MG "Fucking fuck Menomena are fucking good...

Portland duo Menomena played Bowery Ballroom on October 11, touring with Aussies PVT to support their fifth album, Moms, released by Barsuk in mid-September...

Menomena at ATP NY 2009 (more by Ryan Muir) As mentioned, Menomena are releasing their fifth album, Moms, this year and it's due out on September 18 via Barsuk...

DOWNLOAD: The Helio Sequence - October (MP3) The Helio Sequence at Siren Fest 2008 (more by Leia Jospe) The Helio Sequence are finally set to followup their 2008 breakthrough LP, Keep Your Eyes Ahead, with a new album, Negotiations, due out on September 11 via Sub Pop...

"Letter by letter, they spelled out the words 'Billie Holiday' until they didn't register anymore, the sort of sing-songy chant you might hear on a playground...

Warpaint at The Studio at Webster Hall (more by Andrew St. Clair) Warpaint is on the list for Coachella, one date as part of a larger tour for the band with PVT and Family Band...