The finalized dates haven't been announced yet but Beck will be taking Le Tigre out on the road as his opening act when he tours North America (starting in July) in support of Guero.

Fantomas will be touring Europe in promotion of their recently released conceptual opus, Suspended Animation. The noises Mike Patton will make on stage are basically garuanteed to frighten small children.

Face the Truth was released Tuesday, the latest offering from ex-Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus. If you're a fan, you may want to check out the supporting tour dates...

Despite the previous impression that Forget Cassettes had parted ways, we are pleased to announce that mastermind Beth Cameron has unveiled a new lineup for the band. They plan to start playing out live again and will record the followup to Instruments of Action later this summer / early fall.

If you're unfamiliar with Tulsa Drone and like instrumental music featuring the likes of a hammer dulcimer (read more here) now is your chance to experience it live. The band has announced a handful of dates, so catch them while you can.

In some shocking and ridiculously sad news, it has been announced that Self guitarist and all around amazing guy Mike Mahaffey passed away in his sleep yesterday. Aside from being all smiles all the time, Mike brought some wonderful sound to our ears on every Self album. He will be missed and we send our sincerest condolences to all of his friends, family, and anyone who had the chance to encounter him.

Be Your Own Pet will release their second EP, Fire Department on June 20th via Rough Trade. If you've not heard the much hyped single "Damn Damn Leash" you may wanna head over to XL and check it out.

You'll probably have to find the new limited edition Bloc Party single "Pioneers" on eBay as it is rumored that it will be available for one day only. The disc is said to feature some exclusive b-sides and will be released in July.

Despite having some commitments to other bands, Stars will be touring North America in support of their latest release, Set Yourself On Fire.

Could it be true? Rumors are swirling that The Stone Roses might just reform to fill the headlining slot on the final evening of Glastonbury, left vacant by Kylie Minogue (who is recovering from surgery for breast cancer). I'll believe it when I see it, but oh be still my little heart!!

Respected label, and friend of Silent Uproar, Astralwerks has merged with indie label DFA Records. The union should continue both company's excellent tradition of releasing quality music long into the future.

In the latest of the Under the Influence series, ex-Libertine (the decidedly less scandelous one) Carl Barat is set to release a collection of songs that have meant a lot to him and influenced his music. Looks like a pretty interesting and ecclectic tracklist...

You can stream the new !!! single, "Take Ecstasy With Me" (Magnetic Fields cover) right here.

Rogue Wave will release their sophomore album, Descended Like Vultures, on September 27th. The band has been putting the finishing touches on the forthcoming SubPop disc and are on the road with Helio Sequence starting in June.

While the next full-length is still being worked on, Grandaddy will be releasing an EP this summer of 6 or 7 tracks. The disc is said to contain at least one rather old song ("Florida"), as well as several b-sides from the forthcoming full-length. Songs "Campershell Dreams", "Disconnecty","Where I'm Anymore", and "Jeez Louise" are among the bunch recently mixed by Dave Trumfio. More details as we get them..

Five years ago when I started this site, I never thought I would have to post something like this, but now I do. One of our past staff members, Mark Robinson, passed away this past weekend. Mark suffered from cystic fibrosis his whole life and sadly that most likely lead to his death at only 26. You can read the obituary here and our hearts go out to Mark's friends and family. Truly a great loss to the world.

This year's Voodoo Festival has announced that the headlining act will be Nine Inch Nails. The full itinerary for the Oct 29th - 30th festival will be announced on their official site June 24th.

David Pajo will release a solo album, entitled Pajo, on July 5th via Drag City.

Director Chris Cunningham will release a short film entitled "Rubber Johnny" sometime in July via Warp Records. The soundtrack to the short is the Aphex Twin song "Afx. 237 v.7" and from the looks of the official site the film will be as disturbing as you'd hope to expect from Mr. Cunningham.

We've got the tracklisting for the forthcoming Longwave album, There's A Fire. Now you do too.