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Belle and Sebastian

We sift the ‘net for today’s top stories so you don’t have to…

  • Belle and Sebastian revealed the title of their next record.
  • Pitchfork examined the entire history of J Dilla.
  • Ninja Tune announced a London art show that celebrates their first 20 years.
  • This Erykah Badu interview is kinda enlightening.
  • Michael Mayer discussed five of his favorite records with FACT.
  • Stone Temple Pilots‘ reunion tour got off to a rough start.
  • The Guardian looked at the sudden influx of artists with dots, dashes and triangles in their names.
  • Happy Mondays‘ former dancer was convicted of assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
  • The A.V. Club ran their monthly rundown of metal records.
  • The Free Design’s frontman passed away.
  • Planes Mistaken For Stars plotted a couple reunion shows.
  • Interpol’s drummer explained why Carlos D left the band.
  • Resident Advisor interviewed Krzysztof Pendereck, one of Poland’s most influential modern composers.
  • Yep, it’s another chillwave expose.
  • Animal Collective, Girls and Sleigh Bells all landed on the soundtrack to Spike Jonze’s new short film.
  • Julian Casablancas wants to work on a theme song for the New York Mets.
  • Elliott Smith is finally getting a proper best-of compilation.
  • Coachella 2011 has some confirmed dates.
  • Best Coast got a manicure with Tripwire.
  • Matthew Herbert readied the second volume of his One trilogy.
  • Avey Tare contributed a guest post to Altered Zones.
  • Caribou are taking Emeralds on tour.