According to Billboard, post-punk pioneers Gang Of Four are recording a new album. The group has been writing material since November and a June release is the word.

Cee-Lo and Dangermouse of Gnarls Barkley are putting the finishing touches on their sophomore effort, The Odd Couple, which will be released in April. The first single "Run" was seemingly "leaked" all over the web this week.

Tokyo Police Club have finished their debut full-length, Elephant Shell, and will release it in late April through Saddle Creek. In the meantime, the quartet have charted tour dates until April 30th.

Saul Williams will take his $5 album (previously free), The Inevitable Rise And Liberation Of NiggyTardust!, on out tour tomorrow. The jaunt mixes both spoken word and musical performances between dates. Complete details can be found on MySpace.

Montreal's Islands will return with Arm's Way on April 28th. They've posted "The Arm" from said album on MySpace.

Death Cab for Cutie are determined to leak new album details one at a time. The new record will be titled Narrow Stairs. The group has also confirmed a performance at Coachella on April 26th.

Headlights are set to drop Some Racing, Some Stopping through Polyvinyl on February 19th. The record is reportedly "steeped in a classic pop sensibility."

Saddle Creek will release the new album from Neva Dinova, You May Already Be Dreaming, on April 8th.

According to Warp, Jamie Lidell will release his new album, Jim, on April 29th. If you haven't, preview some of Jim on YouTube.

After splitting almost 6 years ago, Rustic Overtones have reunited. In addition to a few shows, they've written and released a new record, Light at the End. Preview some of the album on MySpace and look for a wider release through Velour this year.

With Dreaming of Revenge set to drop on March 11th, Kaki King has announced a 12-date tour in support. Be sure to check out the studio video posted on Stereogum earlier in the month.

As promised, Thrice has set the release date for the second installment The Alchemy Index, Earth and Air, for April 15th. An April tour with Circa Survive and Pelican is in the works.

Tom Petty has annoucned an extensive North American tour beginning on May 30th. Fans can also catch Petty and the Heartbreakers playing the half-time show of the Super Bowl this weekend.

The fine folks of Arcade Fire are at again with their new-fangled videos (re: the "Neon Bible" video). They have launched another "video" for the song "Black Mirror" at rorrimkcalb.com.

My Morning Jacket have announced they will release the follow-up to Z on June 10th in the form of Evil Urges. This makes their upcoming Radio City Music Hall show on June 20th all the more special.

Travis Morrison will tour around last year's All Y'all from February 23rd through March 27th. The Hellfighters will be there.

Scotland's Sons & Daughters will return on February 5th with This Gift. The quartet will tour the States in March and April.

The Loved Ones will release Build & Burn through Fat Wreck Chords on February 5th. You can find studio videos over on the Fat Wreck YouTube channel. The group will tour in February.

British Sea Power will follow up last year's Krankenhaus? EP with Do You Like Rock Music? on February 12th. The group will hit the States on a supporting tour starting February 25th. You can find the dates on the band's website and preview said album with this ecard

Atlanta's Dropsonic will release their new album, The Low Life, through Ascetic Records on March 11th. However, the album is available through the Ascetic store and two songs are up on MySpace.