Another week, another Mercury issue to read while you load your newest killing machine—the world’s smallest gun. Aw, it’s adorable!

Bradford Cox’s latest project, Atlas Sound, is all he wants to talk about, that is, unless of course his mom is calling.
MP3: - Atlas Sound - Recent Bedroom

Here kitty kitty. Panther is on the prowl and ready to pounce. Grrrowl!
MP3: - Panther - Violence, Diamonds

The triumphant tale of Helio Sequence, complete with a thrilling car chase a heartwarming happy ending.
MP3: - Helio Sequence - Keep Your Eyes Ahead

Oh the agony! Xiu Xiu explore a world filled with pain, glorious pain. Uplifting!
MP3: - Xiu Xiu - I Do What Want When I Want

Photo by Tim Schaar