Bon été:Justin Vernon, aka Bon Iver, will release his second album in June. The as-yet-untitled follow up to For Emma, Forever Agowill feature 10 songs.

Sonic North: Elbow (August 24th), The Specials (August 27th) and Primal Scream (August 19th) have been added to Belfast's Belsonic festival. Katy B will support Plan B on the 25th.

Not shit robot: A special bumper edition of indie magazine One More Robotis being launched with a gig at Dublin's Lower Deck tonight. The €10 admission includes a copy of the mag.

Ballet-go-forwards: Tickets are on sale for the Birmingham Royal Ballet's debut Irish performance. They'll perform Coppeliaat Dublin's Grand Canal Theatre from July 7th to 9th.