The New Music

Battles will follow-up their brilliant 2007 debut Mirrored with a new album this year. Speaking with NME.com, guitarist Dave Konopka said making the album in the Times Squares neighbourhood of Manhattan has been an influence.

ODDSAC, Animal Collective’s film with director Danny Perez is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival tonight. Judging by the trailer, it looks very AC-like. Get a peek here.

F**ked Up guitarist Ben Cook has cleared up rumours of a feud between them and Sonic Youth. Speaking to Spinner, Cook said the song they wrote - “Cranking to Sonic Youth” - is “more of an homage to their fans.”

Brooklyn music mashers Javelin have announced details about their proper debut album. The duo will release No Más on April 20th through David Byrne’s Luaka Bop label. In addition, next month Javelin will embark on a UK tour with Yeasayer.

Fresh off the heels of their Hot Rats side-project, Supergrass have revealed that members will swap instruments to help spruce up their new album. Calling it “different and chaotic,” frontman Gaz Coombes told NME.com they’ve been listening to a lot of krautrock, which sounds awesome.