Mogwai, those bruising Scots who manage the near-perfect alchemy of ear-bleeding decibels and incomparable melodic beauty, will release their wryly-titled new album Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will this February on new Stateside label Sub Pop. The band will launch their world tour next year with New York dates in April.

British dance and electronica innovators Underworld kicked off their too-brief North American tour last night in Washington D.C., supporting their new, collaboration-driven album Barking.  The Essex-based duo of composer/producer Rick Smith and vocalist/guitarist Karl Hyde play New York's Roseland Ballroom on October 27, but first, they make their Stateside television debut on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" tonight, October 26. The Alternate Side caught up with Karl and chatted about the fresh approach which sparked Barking, painting and his truly inimitable (and ever-expanding) record collection.

One of the just-can't-miss bands playing at this week's CMJ Music Marathon is Montréal's The Luyas, who create an angular, yet ethereally serene brand of orchestral-leaning rock. The Luyas, whose lineup includes former (and current) members of Arcade Fire and Bell Orchestre, play tonight and tomorrow in New York and then launch a brief December tour with The Antlers. The Alternate Side caught up with singer Jesse Stein who told us of the band's CMJ plans, working with Owen Pallett and why their sophomore album will mark a shift for the band.