It looks like NME skipped their annual Cool List last year, so this year's Cool List had to be extra cool (there are 25 more slots this time). You'll recognized a number of American names in the top…   Read Story »

It's difficult believing Laura Marling just turned 18 this year, but it's true. Also hard to believe, the assured, sharp British folk-pop singer-songwriter's full-length debut Alas, I Cannot Swim,…   Read Story »

Take a listen. It's difficult believing Laura Marling just turned 18 this year, but it's true: The assured, sharp British folk-pop singer-songwriter's full-length debut Alas, I Cannot Swim, which…   Read Story »

An underpraised but truly awesome track last year was Mystery Jets' hearth-friendly, retro-lovely "Flakes," which gave a taste of what Erol Alkan had in mind in producing their next LP, 21…   Read Story »