New Jersey’s Big Troubles tell lo-fi stories in raw, unadulterated, chill-rock fashion. The single “Sad Girl” epitomises the hopelessness of love and girls in an almost ironic up-beat indie manor, with its catchy verses and sing-along chorus.

Texan synth outfit, Neon Indian, are streaming their forthcoming album ‘Era Extraña’ in full at NPR. Listen to the record ahead of its official release this Friday on Popfrenzy.

Neon Indian’s “Fallout” is a shadowy departure from his summery output, with midnight synths playing out like the soundtrack from some post-apocalyptic John Hughes film.

Ganglians’ folk-encrusted, surf-waxed brand of psychedelia is perfectly captured on “Jungle”. With an anachronistically intoxicating feeling of merriment, it’s the kinda tune to raise your jug of mead to.

Fuzzy, rusty and rousing, Ty Segall will make you wanna escape to the middle of nowhere with a harmonica and howl around a campfire. Download this mp3 before he tours in July!

This new Best Coast track is poppy and boppy and upbeat, with all the sparkling California sunshine you could hope for. Download it and keep an eye out for more Adult Swim freebies soon!

Popfrenzy have announced the debut Australian tour of San Francisco’s Ty Segall this July. These long-awaited shows will follow the release of his new album, ‘Goodbye Bread’, on 24th June.

It seems the good folks at Popfrenzy HQ are feeling the love and want to share said love with everyone. They’re giving away 100 prizes to friends of their Facebook page.

Once upon a time, NYC’s The Feelies inspired the likes of REM, Weezer, Sebadoh and Yo La Tengo. Now they’re back with all new track, “Should Be Gone”. Download it and enjoy the sugar rush.

Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys will be visiting Australia in May to perform two special solo shows in Sydney and Melbourne, in support of his new album ‘Hotel Shampoo’.

Watch Gruff Rhys’ video for “Sensations In The Dark”. Taken from the album, ‘Hotel Shampoo’ – out 18 Feb 2011 on Popfrenzy.

Soon-to-be-touring LA lo-fi rockers, Best Coast, rounded off their January with a spectacular performance of “Each and Every Day” on The Late Show with David Letterman.