Drum up business:Tickets for the Heineken Green Spheres gigs are available from midday today. An after-party for the Drums gig will see the band DJ upstairs at Whelan's, as well as a live set by Tieranniesaur.

Franz plans:Franz Ferdinand are planning a comeback in 2012. The Scottish quartet's last album was 2009's Tonight: Franz Ferdinand.

Domino Dan:Baltimore's electro-indie king Dan Deacon has signed with Domino, who will release the follow-up to Bromstnext year.

Empire building:O Emperor will take time out from recording their second album to play three Irish dates next month.