I haven’t yet made up my mind whether the band name or the sound is better. Both are great.

Iceland’s best known soundscape architects Sigur Rós are back with a new record. And they know their internet 101. Full album stream with social media reactions right there on their own site.

Their music is both melancholic and upbeat, their lyrics both catchy and intelligent – it’s hard not to fall in love with The National. Their sixth album, due on Monday, is the perfect iteration, yet another step closer to perfecting their sound. What’s more, they have a documentary out, made by singer Matt Berninger’s brother, a metalhead who thinks The National are pretty lame.

Subtle and beautiful – Olafur Arnalds’ latest record is already up for streaming at Hypemachine.

Music History in Gifs. No need to excite you any further. You probably won’t even read this because you’ve already clicked that link. Hello? Anyone still here? Go away. Click that link.

I know no better band to lift your mood than M83. Here’s 36 minutes from a recent live gig. Magical.