Cut Copy - 'Where I'm Going'

Really liking this: moving on from their superb 2008 album In Ghost Colours, this is less sleek and more messy, with a psychedelic vibe, but the Aussies' gift for an infectious hook remains. Cut Copy's third album is due in January 2011. I couldn't make their gig in Tripod the other night, but GoldenPlec has a review: http://www.goldenplec.com/2010/07/22/review-cut-copy-at-tripod-2/

Cut Copy - "Where I'm Going" by Some Kind of Awesome

Of Montreal - False Priest trailer

False Priest is out September 14th. Sample two tracks from it below. Of Montreal play Tripod, Dublin on October 3rd.

Of Montreal - Hydra Fancies by Some Kind of Awesome

Of Montreal - Coquet Coquette by modernmysteryblog

YACHT to support LCD Soundsytem at Tripod

As if the prospect of LCD Soundsystem wasn't exciting enough, DFA labelmates YACHT will be on support duties at the two sold-out Tripod shows coming up in May. YACHT released one of this blog's favourite albums from last year, See Mystery Lights, a record of bouncy, playful grooves and spiritual undertones (check 'The Afterlife' or the gospel-tinged opening track).

New Young Pony Club to play Tripod

13 March is the date as the rather excellent New Young Pony Club come to Dublin - the same month will see the release of their second LP, The Optimist. The five-piece seemed to bear the brunt of a 'nu-rave' backlash to a certain extent when their debut, Fantastic Playroom, was released. Which was a shame, because 24-carat tunes like 'Ice Cream' and 'The Get Go' deserved to be acclaimed as the works of sleek pop genius that they were.

NYPC were one of the first bands of the Friday evening at Electric Picnic a couple of years back, and got the party started to such superb effect that I'm not sure they were bettered all weekend. My Bloody Valentine were playing that weekend, people. This one is not to be missed.

Hercules and Love Affair to play Tripod in December

Yet more good news on the live front! Hercules and Love Affair, whose self-titled album was one of the most impressive of 2008, will play Dublin's Tripod on December 12th. Signed to DFA, their live show has even clubbier vibe than their recorded output, certainly if their excellent Electric Picnic performance last year was anything to go by. Tickets are 20 euro.

Battles to play Tripod in December

As part of U:Mack's 15th birthday celebrations, Battles - as well as a number of bands yet to be announced - will be playing Dublin Tripod on December 10th. The gig will see the 'Irish debut of new material from their forthcoming album'. Nice one. It will also apparently be a late one, with the party lasting 'til the wee hours. December is looking like a serious month for gigs.