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  • The Guardian ran a quick label profile on Hyperdub.
  • The Field, Ada, Battles‘ drummer and more have all collaborated on a new EP—their first release as Cologne Tape.
  • Atari Teenage Riot reunited in London.
  • Damon Albarn confirmed Blur’s plans to record new songs beyond their Record Store Day single.
  • The New York Times reminded us why MP3s suck.
  • Marilyn Manson did a painting of John Locke from Lost.
  • Kele of Bloc Party posted two solo songs.
  • Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson are presenting a concert for dogs.
  • Xasthur is unloading some of his record collection.
  • Jamie of the XX did a mix for Colette.
  • Rush has a new documentary coming out.
  • FACT profiled one of France’s sorely-overlooked producers.
  • The National performed one of their new songs with Sufjan Stevens on Letterman.
  • Dum Dum Girls shared a song from their split 7-inch with Male Bonding.
  • The A.V. Club compiled a guide to Scottish rock.
  • Tame Impala are streaming their long-awaited debut LP.
  • Woah, the Quietus interviewed Tom Jones.
  • Chad VanGaalen has a ton of new music on the way.
  • Joker, Skream, 2562 and more are all on Multiverse’s fifth anniversary compilation.
  • Drowned In Sound premiered the B-side to The Pains of Being Pure At Heart’s new single.
  • Paste listed “Ten Sugarpop Bands We’re Not Ashamed To Love.”
  • Members of MGMT and Yeasayer are both appearing in a new movie.
  • Jay-Z is launching a new pair of Skull Candy headphones and his very first best-of record.
  • FACT asked The Black Dog about one of our favorite 2010 albums, Music For Real Airports.
  • Decibel interviewed Harvey Milk, and unveiled some exclusive Neurosis videos.
  • Underworld’s back.
  • The Rolling Stones On the Cover of Rolling Stone