Watch the newest video from New York’s The Hundred In The Hands, “Pigeons”.

El Guincho makes you want to pour some sangria and throw a fiesta and yell “olé”! And that’s not just because we’re suckers for a good Spanish stereotype. The guy just makes genuinely festive music – mixing afropop, Tropicalia, rock, and psychedelia together into some kind of mad, colourful, fruit punch.

Power ensemble, Basement Birds, have enjoyed a hugely successful first week following the physical release of their self-titled debut album. After debuting at #12 on the National ARIA Physical & Digital combined charts, and #1 on the AIR 100% Indie Charts this week, the talented troupe are gearing up for a one-time-only National Tour, kicking off August 12th.

Tennessee’s finest troubador, Justin Townes Earle, has taken fans crate digging with him at California’s (possibly the World’s) finest indie record store, Amoeba Music. As part of the store’s amazing online “What’s In My Bag” segment, the alt-country prodigy gives rare insight into his unique tastes, and the artists who’ve inspired his craft.

To celebrate their Australian tour, School Of Seven Bells are giving away their sweeping and ethereal new track, “Bye Bye Bye”. We’re also giving away tickets to the band’s sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne this weekend, plus copies of their new album. Click through to find out how to win!

Deerhunter’s new track “Revival” is light and jangly. Intricate, yet weightless. As frontman Bradford Cox sings – “freedom, silence, always” – there’s plenty of room to breathe, and take in the wonders. Heaven for our ears. Mercy on our lungs. You can tell this album’s gonna be something truly special.

Powerhouse webzine, Pitchfork, has given the thumbs up to Australia’s own Nicholas D. Futcher – better known as Kite Club. Describing his track “Going Swimming” as “particularly fun”, the site even offered up a free mp3, which you can download after the jump.

While in Sydney recently for their debut Australian tour, L.A’s The Soft Pack stopped by Triple J’s studios to record a killer ‘Like A Version’ session. Beginning with an acoustic rendition of their hit track, “Answer To Yourself”, the guys then launched into a cover of The Rolling Stones classic, “Hang Fire”.

Welcome to “Introducing…”: a brand new, regular segment, where established indie artists offer tips on their favourite up-and-coming bands. This week, Bear In Heaven’s Adam Wills guest-blogs about his Brooklyn buds, Warm Ghost.

One of Australia’s most imaginative and skillfull MC’s The Tongue returns with a new song ‘The Show’! Mixing his signature sharp wit and humour with some tricky wordplay, ‘The Show’ is a funk bombshell that gives a taste for what’s to come on The Tongue’s forthcoming record, “Alternative Energy”.

UK underground dance label Strut is set to team with American edit pioneer Danny Krivit, with a new release “Edits By Mr K Volume 2” – out this 10th of September through Inertia! Krivit is the acknowledged “King of the Edit”, and “Edits by Mr K Volume 2” is the perfect balance of fresh and nostalgia.