News Bits: Alt-J Map Out Spring U.S. Tour, Iggy Bashes Smashing Pumpkins + More

Alt-J will spend their spring touring this side of the Atlantic. Will you be joining them? [Consequence of Sound]

Revealing new Stooges album details, Iggy this to say about the band: "This is not the f—ing Smashing Pumpkins, you know?" We do. [Ultimate Classic Rock]

Matt and Kim want you to know that 'It's Alright.' They even have a new video to prove it. [Death + Taxes]

Following last week's tragic Cold Cave news, a bright spot. [Stereogum]

Awww. First Aid Kit couldn't be on hand when they won the 2013 Nordic Music Prize, so mom was. [Billboard]