After an extensive jaunt around the US, The Decemberists hopped over the pond for a few dates to promote their stellar album, The Hazards of Love.

Let's just say you should have been there.

Indie-rock stalwarts The Walkmen team up with acclaimed songwriter Cass McCombs for one of the finest double headers of the summer.

Alan Shulman caught the kings of Gypsy Punk at their recent Burlington show.

Since last year's highly successful self-released EP, Crystal Antlers have signed to Touch & Go and been pegged as one of the great indie-rock hopes for 2009.

Formed in 1977 by Howard Devoto, Magazine released three albums of absolute genius. On Valentine's Day, the reformed line-up played a triumphant homecoming show at Manchester Academy.

Eight years ago, No Ripcord editor David Coleman awarded Coldplay's Parachutes the perfect ten. He's never been the same since. As part of his therapy, he bravely dragged himself along to the band's recent Sheffield Arena show.

The Faint's latest tour promoting the new album Fasciination allowed for a stop at the high profile Lux disco in downtown Lisbon, Portugal on December 4th.

In an increasingly retrospective genre that is frequently blighted by mediocrity, Jay Reatard is a true visionary.

One half of hip hop duo Gang Starr, Guru has established himself as a pioneer in the jazz/hip-hop crossover movement.