One gig I forgot to mention in London this weekend is part of the Strange Fruit club Upstairs at the Garage on Saturday night. It features NY indie-punk band (and new Poptones signing) French Kicks, ably supported by British Sea Power, £5, 8pm.

New releases next week:

The Silver Mt Zion Memorial Orchestra - Born into Trouble as the Sparks Fly Upward (Kranky)
Stunning new album from Godspeed you Black Emperor offshot - ASMZ's sound is fleshed a bit more than on their debut last year - this is easily up to the standard of their parent band.
Billy Mahonie What Becomes Before (southern)
a huge leap forward from their debut album. Heavier, sharper and more focused. Interview on this site very soon.
Beachwood Sparks Once we were trees (Rough Trade)
new country psychdelia from LA's best kept secret - some members moonlight in the Tyde and Lilys

Re-issues
Goldfrapp Felt Mountain-limited edition (Mute)
A bit like they did with Moby, Mute have now included an extra cd with key remixes, new versions of album tracks and the cover of Olivia Newton John's physical (!)
Piano Magic Low Birth Weight/ Artists Rifles (Rocket Girl) - first two albums back out again, get them if you missed out first time.
Various - Mosh and Go (Fierce Panda) -  this cd contains both the mosh and go double packs released on fierce panda a few weeks ago. Features tracks from Jimmy Eat World, San Quentin, Stapleton, Kids Near Water, Jetplane Landing (ex-Cuckoo), Econoline, etc plus extra tracks from 100 Reasons, Seafood and Twist.