Paradigm Music Clients in the News

Paradigm Music Clients in the News
February 2010

MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS
Billboard: Report: Ticketmaster-Live Nation Merger To Be Approved By DOJ
Billboard: Confirmed: Ticketmaster-Live Nation Merger Approved
Chicago Tribune: Merger moves forward, but music fans left behind
Billboard: Reaction To Live Nation-Ticketmaster Merger
Billboard: Live Nation's Newest Challenges
Chicago Sun-Times: Looking closer at the Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger: What does it mean for Chicago?
Chicago Tribune: Live Nation-Ticketmaster merger puts Chicago institution Jam on the ropes
LA Times Pop & Hiss: Live Nation-Ticketmaster merger gets thumbs up from No Doubt/Nine Inch Nails' manager
Billboard: Liberty Media Seeks Bigger Stake In Live Nation
Los Angeles Times: Ticketmaster ceases to exist (in name only)
Chicago Sun-Times: A Q&A with the Justice Department on the Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger
CelebrityAccess: AEG's Tim Leiweke Talks Merger
Billboard: Q&A: The Windish Agency's Tom Windish
LA Times Pop & Hiss: Live Nation-Ticketmaster merger raises concerns for Spaceland, indie promoters
Chicago Sun-Times: How the Ticketmaster, Live Nation merger affects you
Billboard: Merger Payday: Live Nation Shells Out Millions In Bonuses
Billboard: DOJ Draws Criticism Over Ticketmaster-Live Nation Merger
Pollstar: Helter Skelter's Downward Spiral
Pollstar: LN Dallas Opens
Westword: Mile High Music Festival 2010 taking place a month later this year
Los Angeles Times: Chief Executive Tim Leiweke sees a place for AEG in the concert business
BrooklynVegan: Terminal 5 is the #3 club in the world (in sales)
Billboard.biz Q&A: Bonnaroo's Jonathan Mayers
Billboard: LN, Ticketmaster Merger Investigation Re-opened
Pollstar: Walmart Gets Into The Ticketing Biz
Billboard: Live Nation, Wal-Mart Sign Ticketing Partnership
CelebrityAccess: Fleming Taps Jordan Burger To Helm New Manhattan Office
CelebrityAccess: Magid Out At LN Philadelphia
Associated Press: Ticketmaster to offer Springsteen ticket refunds
Billboard: Comedy Central, Live Nation Deal Expands
Billboard: Live Nation Merger Effect: Ticketfly Signs Largest Deal To Date
Philadelphia Inquirer: Music maven Magid leaves Live Nation job

A CURSIVE MEMORY
AbsolutePunk: A Cursive Summer Soul
AbsolutePunk: New A Cursive Memory Song

A.A. BONDY
Seattle Weekly: Photos: AA Bondy with Fences at the Tractor
Daytrotter: A.A. Bondy: A Frazzled Psyche, A Soul To Guard
The Pitch: Concert Review: A.A. Bondy

ADEM
Pitchfork: Adem Goes Dance as Silver Columns

AEROSMITH
Paste: Slash's 10 Favorite Guitar Riffs of All Time
Billboard: Aerosmith, With Steven Tyler, Booked For U.K.'s Download Fest
Jam!: Tyler readies Aerosmith return
LiveDaily: Aerosmith plans European shows with Steven Tyler

THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT
Spinner: Airborne Toxic Event Frontman Avoids Ex-Girlfriend Backlash

ALEC OUNSWORTH
LAist: Alec Ounsworth (Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Flashy Python) Talks About His Solo Project
Tiny Mix Tapes: Alec Ounsworth Announces First Headlining Tour; Vows To Not Be Forgotten Like Whats-His-Name From Tapes 'N Tapes
BrooklynVegan: Alec Ounsworth (CYHSY) played MHOW & Terminal 5 w/ Cold War Kids (pics, bootleg), now on headlining tour (dates)
Dallas Observer: Giveaway: A Pair Of Tickets To Alec Ounsworth Saturday At Hailey's In Denton
LiveDaily: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah on hold as frontman tours solo

ALKALINE TRIO
Spinner: Alkaline Trio, 'This Addiction' - Free MP3 of the Day
Rock Sound: Alkaline Trio At The Camden Underworld
The Pitch: MP3: Alkaline Trio, "This Addiction"
Tiny Mix Tapes: Alkaline Trio and Cursive Team Up for Winter Tour
PunkNews: Videos: Alkaline Trio: "This Addiction"
Alternative Press: Alkaline Trio post "This Addiction" music video
AbsolutePunk: Alkaline Trio Post New Video
Rock Sound: Alkaline Trio To Play Acoustic Show In May
Reuters/Billboard: Alkaline Trio returns to its indie roots
JamBase: Alkaline Trio: New Album/Tour
Magnet: Film At 11: Alkaline Trio
PunkNews: Interviews: Matt Skiba (Alkaline Trio)
Spin: Alkaline Trio "This Addiction" album review
Orange County Register: Alkaline Trio boldly kicks off new tour in Pomona
Seattlest: An Interview with Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio

ANYA MARINA
Boston Phoenix: Photos: Anya Marina at Jose McIntyre's

APRIL SMITH AND THE GREAT PICTURE SHOW
New Jersey Monthly: New Faces NJ: April Smith
NY Post PopWrap: April Smith in 10 musicians to watch in 2010
Daytrotter: April Smith and the Great Picture Show: Getting Snubbed And Hurt At The Swing House
OurStage Blog: Tour De Force: April Smith and the Great Picture Show
The Pitch: Concert Review: Langhorne Slim, April Smith and the Great Picture Show
Eat Sleep Drink Music: April Smith and the Great Picture Show "Songs for a Sinking Ship" album review
PopDose: CD Review: April Smith and the Great Picture Show, "Songs for a Sinking Ship"
Austin American-Statesman: 20 bands, 10 questions No. 3: April Smith and the Great Picture Show

ARCTIC MONKEYS
Gigwise: Arctic Monkeys, Oasis and Kasabian Lead NME Awards 2010 Nominations; also La Roux, Lily Allen, Manic Street Preachers
NME: Arctic Monkeys' Matt Helders to give Sheffield talk with Richard Hawley
Gigwise: Arctic Monkeys To Release New Material With Next Single
NME: Arctic Monkeys to release 'My Propeller' single and play Teenage Cancer Trust gig
Hot Press: Arctic Monkeys release new single through Oxfam Ireland
Riverfront Times: Arctic Monkeys Making Its St. Louis Debut This Spring
Pitchfork: Arctic Monkeys Prep New Single, Tour
Under The Radar: Arctic Monkeys Announce American Tour, Single
Filter: Arctic Monkeys Plot US Tour
LiveDaily: Arctic Monkeys plot return to US
The Tripwire: Arctic Monkeys = Spring Monkeys Now, Announce April Tour and New Single
JamBase: Arctic Monkeys: Tour Dates/Single
Spinner: Arctic Monkeys US Tour Dates Announced
NME: Arctic Monkeys announce US tour details
Paste: Arctic Monkeys Announce New Single, Tour

AVRIL LAVIGNE
People: Avril Lavigne: Ex-Husband One of My Best Friends
MTV News: Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne Sit In On Tame 'American Idol' L.A. Auditions
Buzznet: Avril's "Alice" Song: Epic, or Wailing Fail?
Idolator: Avril Lavigne Falls Down The Rabbit Hole In "Alice" Video
Entertainment Weekly: Avril Lavigne, 'Alice': Watch the 'Wonderland' video here!
Perez Hilton: New Avril!
Spin: WATCH: Avril Lavigne's 'Alice in Wonderland' Video
MTV News: Avril Lavigne Falls Through The Rabbit Hole For 'Alice' Video
MTV Buzzworthy Blog: New Video: Avril Lavigne, 'Alice'
MTV News: Avril Lavigne's 'Alice' Video 'Haunting' and 'Gothic,' Director Says

BADLY DRAWN BOY
ChartAttack: Badly Drawn Boy "One Plus One Is One" album review

BARENAKED LADIES
ChartAttack: Barenaked Ladies Drummer And Comedian Form Hockey-Themed Band To Play During Olympics
Rolling Stone: Tour Tracker: B.B. King, Gossip and Barenaked Ladies
LiveDaily: Barenaked Ladies make 'Time' for spring tour
Pollstar: Barenaked Ladies Unveil U.S. Tour

BETH ORTON
BrooklynVegan: Beth Orton & Sam Amidon played 2 NYC shows (pics, setlist)

THE BLACK CROWES
Orange County Register: Black Crowes, CS&N top next Doheny Blues bill

BLACK EYED PEAS
Atlanta Journal Constitution: Black Eyed Peas world tour opens in ATL
Entertainment Weekly: Black Eyed Peas kick off Grammy weekend at the Data Awards
Idolator: Taste The Black Eyed Peas' "Grapes"
Idolator: Grammy Awards 2010: Who Will Win Record Of The Year?
MTV News: Black Eyed Peas' Road To The Grammys Hasn't Reached Its E.N.D.
MTV News; Black Eyed Peas Promise 'A Bigger Spectacle' At Grammys
MTV News: Will.I.Am, Lupe Fiasco, Mary J. Blige Make Their Grammy Predictions
Los Angeles Times: This Week's On-Sales: The Black Eyed Peas, The Eagles, Metric and more
MTV News: Will.I.Am Calls The Black Eyed Peas' Grammy Wins 'Gratifying'
MTV News: The Black Eyed Peas And Snooki Share Love, Fist Pumps
Orange County Register: The Black Eyed Peas add second show at Staples
People: will.i.am: Where I Keep My Grammys
Spin: Black Eyed Peas, Ludacris Kick Off World Tour
AllHipHop: Will.I.Am Debuts New Track During Superbowl
Broward-Palm Beach New Times: Over the Weekend: BET Help For Haiti, Black Eyed Peas and Super Bowl XLIV
Idolator: PHOTOS: The Beginning Of The E.N.D, BEP's World Tour Kickoff
LiveDaily: Black Eyed Peas live on the big screen
MTV News: Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga Top iTunes All-Time Most-Downloaded Songs
Idolator: The Black Eyed Peas Transform Themselves In "Imma Be Rocking That Body"
MTV News: Black Eyed Peas Debut Futuristic 'Imma Be Rocking That Body' Video Online
Rolling Stone: Black Eyed Peas Battle Robots for "Imma Be Rocking That Body"

BLIND PILOT
JamBase: Blind Pilot: Folk On Two Wheels

BLUE MAN GROUP
LiveDaily: Blue Man Group launches theatrical tour

BOYS LIKE GIRLS
AOL Radio Blog: Boys Like Girls' Martin Johnson Shares His Top 10 Songs

BRAND NEW
Rock Sound: Brand New, Glassjaw And Thrice: Wembley Arena
Gigwise: Saturday 23/01/10 Brand New @ Wembley Arena, London
Denver Post: Live review: Brand New @ the Fillmore Auditorium
AbsolutePunk: Brand New Vinyl Postponed
AbsolutePunk: Piece of Brand New
Alternative Press: Rumors of Brand New's hiatus "not true"
AbsolutePunk: Oh Hey Hiatus
Alternative Press: Brand New confirm April dates with P.O.S.
PunkNews: Tours: Brand New (east coast)

BRANDI CARLILE
Spinner: Brandi Carlile, 'Dreams' - Video of the Day
Creative Loafing Tampa: Brandi Carlile's Ghost
Miami New Times: Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile plays Culture Room and Cayamo Cruise

BRAZOS
Daytrotter: Brazos: Foxes Juggling Wine, The Spilling Kind
Blurt: Brazos "Phosphorescent Blues" album review
RCRD LBL: EXCLUSIVE NEW DOWNLOAD: Brazos - My Buddy + Day Glo
The Tripwire: Exclusive: Brazos - Day Glo
Tiny Mix Tapes: White Denim / Brazos at The Larimer Lounge, Denver

BRETT ANDERSON
The Guardian: Brett Anderson at Shepherd's Bush Empire, London

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE
Tiny Mix Tapes: The Brian Jonestown Massacre - "Let's Go Fucking Mental"
Tiny Mix Tapes: Brian Jonestown Massacre Defy New "Green" Legislation by Continuing Their Irresponsible and Non-Renewable Mining of the 1960s Touring in Support of Who Killed Sgt. Pepper?
JamBase: Brian Jonestown Massacre: Who Killed Sgt. Pepper? Out 2/23
RCRD LBL: DOWNLOAD: The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Let's Go F**king Mental

CAITLIN CROSBY
JSYK: Caitlin Crosby Wants You to 'Love Your Flawz'

CAITLIN ROSE
The Guardian: New band of the day - No 693: Caitlin Rose
Nashville Scene: A Rose by Any Other Name: Caitlin's Fan Vid + YANP Mix
My Old Kentucky Blog: Fresh Session : Caitlin Rose on The Laundromatinee
The Guardian: Caitlin Rose "Dead Flowers" album review

CARY BROTHERS
AbsolutePunk: Cary Brothers Is Under Control

CHAMILLIONAIRE
Nah Right: Chamillionaire Releases Major Pain
AllHipHop: Chamillionaire Announces 'Major Pain'; Reunites With Paul Wall
XXL: Chamillionaire to Tour With Paul Wall, Drops New Mixtape in Wake Of Album Pushbacks
SOHH: Chamillionaire Talks Road Trip W/ Paul Wall, "A Weak Economy Isn't Gonna Keep Me From Touring"
Nah Right: 6 Tracks from Chamillionaire's Major Pain
Houston Press: Five Spot: 5 From Chamillionaire's New Major Pain Mixtape
XXL: Chamillionaire "Warn You"
Houston Press: Ultimate Victory: Fences with Paul Wall mended, upcoming tour planned, Chamillionaire is comfortable being the rapper next door.
XXL: Chamillionaire feat. Paul Wall, Slim Thug & Dorrough "Main Event"
Nah Right: Chamillionaire feat. Paul Wall, Slim Thug & Dorrough - Main Event
The Smoking Section: Chamillionaire Feat. Paul Wall, Slim Thug & Dorrough - "Main Event"

CHESTER FRENCH
Nah Right: Video: Chester French feat. Diddy, Jadakiss, Clinton Sparks & Rick Ross - Ciroc Star (Trailer)
Nah Right: Video: Chester French, Clinton Sparks, Diddy & Jadakiss - Ciroc Star

CIRCA SURVIVE
Alternative Press: Circa Survive, Never Shout Never, the Fall Of Troy, more added to Bamboozle California
Alternative Press: Circa Survive announce shows, to cover Nirvana at Hoodwink
PopMatters: Circa Survive announce new tour
Alternative Press: Coheed, Circa Survive and Torche reveal tour dates
Spin: LISTEN: New Song From Circa Survive
Alternative Press: Circa Survive post new song, reveal album details
AbsolutePunk: Circa Survive Announce Blue Sky Noise
PunkNews: Media: Circa Survive: "Get Out"

CLEM SNIDE
Nashville Scene: New Clem Snide, The Meat of Life, Streaming at NPR
NPR Music: Exclusive First Listen: Clem Snide

CLOSURE IN MOSCOW
AbsolutePunk: Closure in Moscow Kicked Off Festival
Alternative Press: Closure In Moscow kicked off Soundwave Festival, plan free shows

COLD WAR KIDS
Los Angeles Times: Live Review: Cold War Kids at the Wiltern
Magnet: TiVo Party Tonight: Cold War Kids
Orange County Register: Cold War Kids on a roll as they head into studio
Spin: Cold War Kids Start Tour with New Songs
Spin: Cold War Kids, 'Behave Yourself' (Nonesuch)
Village Voice: Tonight! Cold War Kids/Alec Ounsworth/Flashy Python, Digit Dealer, The Necks, Dinosaur Feathers/The Carnivores/Shark?
BrooklynVegan: Alec Ounsworth (CYHSY) played MHOW & Terminal 5 w/ Cold War Kids (pics, bootleg), now on headlining tour (dates)
Rolling Stone: Cold War Kids Showcase "Behave Yourself," Creedence Cover Live at Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone: Black Eyed Peas Kick Off "E.N.D." Tour With Big Tricks, Huge Hits
Spinner: Cold War Kids Debut New Songs in Chicago

COLDPLAY
MTV News: Beyonce Performs 'Halo' With Chris Martin During Haiti Telethon
MTV News: Coldplay On 'Hope For Haiti Now': 'Everyone's Got Their Part To Play'
Idolator: Coldplay's Chris Martin Gets Simpsonized
The Tripwire: Coldplay On The Simpsons > The Grammys
Stereogum: Coldplay Visit The Simpsons
Gigwise: Coldplay Get Dissed By Homer Simpson On The Simpsons - Photos
NME: Coldplay side-project Apparatjik announce debut album release date
MTV Newsroom: Coldplay's Chris Martin Guest Stars On 'The Simpsons'
Spinner: Coldplay Simpsons Episode is Broadcast in US
Paste: Coldplay Bassist's Side Project, Apparatjik, Makes Live Debut

DANGER RADIO
AbsolutePunk: New Danger Radio Clip

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL
Miami New Times: Video: Dashboard Confessional on Jimmy Kimmel Live

THE DEAD
Ithaca Times: Revisiting The Grateful Dead's 1977 Barton Hall show

THE DECEMBERISTS
Pitchfork: Echo Chamber: Colin Meloy
City Pages: The Decemberists, Dave Matthews, many more record music for Haiti
Under The Radar: The Decemberists: Here Come The Waves: The Hazards of Love Visualized
Pitchfork: Video: Colin Meloy Shares New Decemberists Song, New Beard

DELTA SPIRIT
New York Times: Charting an Earnest Course Between the Rah-Rah and the Reflective

DIOS
CMJ: Dios Release Third LP
LA Weekly: Last Night: Dios Celebrates Their New Record Release at the Troubadour

THE DOWNTOWN FICTION
Buzznet: Daily Music Dose: The Downtown Fiction
RCRD LBL: DOWNLOAD: The Downtown Fiction - Living Proof
AbsolutePunk: The Downtown Fiction Signs
AbsolutePunk: Downtown Fiction Release Date

DR. DOG
Billboard: Dr. Dog Has No 'Shame' About New Album
Paste: Dr. Dog Talks New Album, New Label, Listening to Dr. Dog
AbsolutePunk: Featured Download: Dr. Dog
Filter: Dr. Dog, Shadow People
Stereogum: Dr. Dog - "Shadow People" (Stereogum Premiere)
Spinner: Dr. Dog Premieres New Songs in Ohio
Spinner: Dr. Dog, 'Shadow People' - Free MP3 of the Day

THE DRUMS
NME: Live Review: The Drums/Surfer Blood at Bowery Ballroom, New York
NME: The Drums name new single
NME: Drums, Chapman Family, Everything Everything announced for NME showcase at SXSW

EISLEY
AbsolutePunk: Stacy Dupree, Jeremy Larson, and Darren King's Silver...
AbsolutePunk: Eisley Leave Warner Bros.
Dallas Observer: Eisley Announces Split From Warner Bros.
AbsolutePunk: A Mutemath Eisley Wedding

ELI YOUNG BAND
Dallas Observer: Eli Young Band Adds A Little Nashville Spice to Denton

ELVIS PERKINS IN DEARLAND
BrooklynVegan: Elvis Perkins playing 2 Brooklyn shows (1 w/ Dawn Landes) & New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (full lineup)

ENVY ON THE COAST
AbsolutePunk: Fans Report In: Envy on the Coast
AbsolutePunk: Second EOTC Studio Update
PunkNews: Envy on the Coast to release "LowCountry"

FACES ON FILM
My Secret Boston: Slow Burn: A voice that can seduce hipsters and folksters alike
My Secret Boston: Cover Up: You've heard these songs, but never like this.

FAITHLESS
Gigwise: Faithless and Dizzee Rascal To Headline Global Gathering 2010

FANFARLO
LiveDaily: Fanfarlo fills 'Reservoir' with headlining shows
The Times of London: Fanfarlo at the University of London Union, London WC2
The Guardian: Fanfarlo at ULU, London
East Bay Express: Finding Pop in the Darkness: Fanfarlo's Simon Balthazar discusses his childhood, penchant for trumpets, and intellectual inspiration.
Under The Radar: Fanfarlo: The Scenic Route

FIONA APPLE
Paste: Fiona Apple, Cold War Kids, She & Him Contribute to Charity Album
Spin: Fiona Apple Records New Song Written by 'Tweens

FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS
AbsolutePunk: Forever The Sickest Kids Try To Be Quiet
MTV Buzzworthy Blog: Forever The Sickest Kids Get Swatted On 'Silent Library'

FRANZ FERDINAND
ShockHound: Franz Ferdinand Frontman Throws Fit Over McDonald's Ad
Perez Hilton: Franz Ferdinand And Marion Cotillard Make Music For Dior
Tiny Mix Tapes: Franz Ferdinand Angry At Label for McDonald's Ad: "I'd rather eat a cow-pat on a bun than a bloody McDonalds."
Paste: Franz Ferdinand Working on New Album
NME: Franz Ferdinand begin writing 'different' fourth album
Spinner: Franz Ferdinand Start Work on New Album
Gigwise: Franz Ferdinand Start Work On Fourth Album

THE FRAY
PopEater: The Fray 'Definitely' Care About Winning a Grammy
Westword: The Fray's taking some chances on its new album? Appears so.
Westword: Grammy watch: Will the Fray take home a statue tonight? Doubtful, but never say never.
Westword: Moving Pictures: A first look at the Fray's "Syndicate" video
Westword: Meet The Made Shop, the Fray's design group of choice.
PopEater: The Fray Takes Fans Behind The Scenes of 'Syndicate'
NPR/WXPN World Cafe: The Fray: Piano-Pop For Medical Dramas

FREELANCE WHALES
Philadelphia Inquirer: Freelance Whales at Kung Fu Necktie
BrooklynVegan: Freelance Whales played Snacky Tunes (MP3s), playing w/ Cymbals Eat Guitars, Bear in Heaven, Shout Out Louds -dates
Paste: Best of What's Next: Freelance Whales

FUN.
AbsolutePunk: I Wanna Be the fun.
Spinner: Fun Maintain Their Flair for the Dramatic
PunkNews: Tours: Paramore / Relient K / fun.
JamBase: fun.: Tour Dates --FURTHUR
Miami Herald: Bob Weir, Phil Lesh keeping the Dead alive
Miami New Times: Concert Review: Furthur at Bayfront Park Amphitheater, February 5
JamBase: Furthur | 02.05 & 02.06 | Florida
JamBase: Phil Lesh's 70th Birthday Auctions Meet Lesh & Ride Float at Show!
JamBase: Nateva Adds: Furthur, moe., KW
LiveDaily: Furthur to headline All Good Music Fest

THE FUTUREHEADS
NME: Futureheads announce new UK tour and ticket details
Gigwise: The Futureheads Announce UK Tour, Fourth Album Details

G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE
Dallas Observer: Picture Show: G. Love and Special Sauce at the House of Blues

THE GET UP KIDS
Alternative Press: The Get Up Kids plan April release for new EP
PunkNews: The Get Up Kids to release new EP
AbsolutePunk: TGUK EP Release Info
The Pitch: Get Up Kids news roundup

GOBOTRON
AbsolutePunk: Gobotron Free Download

GOD STREET WINE
Relix: Rearview Mirror: God Street Wine

GOV'T MULE
LiveDaily: Gov't Mule Gallery Spotlight: Nashville, TN - Jan. 28, 2010
Riverfront Times: Tonight: Gov't Mule Doing a Special Vintage Vinyl Performance. No Peter Frampton Jam, Unfortunately.
Dallas Observer: Q&A: Warren Haynes of Gov't Mule Shares His Thoughts on Turning 50, Jimi Hendrix, David Allan Coe and More

GRACE POTTER AND THE NOCTURNALS
Spinner: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals to Debut New Songs at Sundance

HANSON
Rolling Stone: Hanson Team With Funk Brother, Michael Jackson Collaborator For June LP "Shout It Out"

HARPER SIMON
NPR/WFUV: Harper Simon: A Classic Folk-Pop Sound
PopMatters: "Harper Simon" album review
RCRD LBL: EXCLUSIVE NEW DOWNLOAD: Harper Simon - Wishes And Stars + Shooting Star
NPR/WXPN World Cafe: Harper Simon: Folk-Rock Royalty
NPR Song of the Day: Harper Simon: Out Of The Shadows
Blurt: "Harper Simon" album review
LiveDaily: Harper Simon backs debut set with US club run
Riverfront Times: Review + Setlist: Harper Simon and the Pernikoff Brothers at Off Broadway
Rolling Stone: Breaking: Harper Simon
Paste: Best of What's Next: Harper Simon
Spinner: Harper Simon, 'Shooting Star' - Free MP3 of the Day
NPR Morning Edition: Out Of Paul Simon's Shadow, A Son Rises
Spinner: Harper Simon Didn't Learn Songwriting From His Dad
Rolling Stone: "Harper Simon" album review

HELLOGOODBYE
AbsolutePunk: Hellogoodbye Tour Video

HIT THE LIGHTS
Alternative Press: Watch the trailer for Hit The Lights' new DVD
AbsolutePunk: Hit The Lights DVD Teaser

HOCKEY
Pitchfork: Hockey: Mind Chaos
AbsolutePunk: Hockey's Song Away
Spinner: Hockey, 'Song Away' (New Version) - Video Premiere

THE HOT RATS
PopMatters: The Hot Rats - "Pump It Up" Live on Craig Ferguson (video)
Spinner: Hot Rats Avoid Cheesy Covers on Debut Album
Spinner: Hot Rats Evolve From Fun Distraction to 'Creative Experience'

HOUSE OF KIDS
NYC MomsLikeMe: Parents House Of Kids Series Returns To The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza!

INGRID MICHAELSON
NY Post PopWrap: PopWrap's fave five 1.25: Ingrid Michaelson & Sara Bareilles
LiveDaily: Mat Kearney, Ingrid Michaelson plot co-headlining course
Paste: Ingrid Michaelson and Mat Kearney Announce Tour

JAKOB DYLAN
Billboard: Jakob Dylan Joins Neko Case, T-Bone Burnett For 'Women And Country'
JamBase: Jakob Dylan: New Album Out 4/6
Filter: First impressions: Jakob Dylan, "Women and Country"

JANELLE MONAE
Paste: Janelle Monae to Release New Music This Week
Paste: Janelle Monae to (Finally!) Release Debut Album in May
The Smoking Section: Janelle Monae Feat. Big Boi - "Tightrope"
Rap-Up: New Music: Janelle Monae f/ Big Boi - 'Tightrope'
Village Voice: On Janelle Monae's Incredible "Tightrope," Which Finally Exists In Physical Form, And Which You Should Hear Immediately, And Not Just Because Big Boi Is Involved
Nah Right: Janelle Monae feat. Big Boi - Tight Rope
LiveDaily: Janelle Monae reveals 'ArchAndroid' on US club tour
Idolator: Janelle Monae Steps Out On A "Tightrope" With New Material
ShockHound: Janelle Monae Heralds the Coming of THE ARCHANDROID
Entertainment Weekly: Janelle Monae walks a funky 'Tightrope' with Big Boi
Pollstar: Janelle Monae Spring Dates
The Smoking Section: Janelle Monae - "Cold War"
Spin: LISTEN: New Janelle Monae Song with Big Boi
JamBase: Janelle Monae: Debut Album w/ Big Boi, Saul Williams, Diddy

JARVIS COCKER
NME: Jarvis Cocker to host Shockwaves NME Awards 2010

JASON LYTLE
Tiny Mix Tapes: Grandaddy and Earlimart Members Form New Band Admiral Radley; What a Stretch, Huh?
Pitchfork: Grandaddy and Earlimart Members Form New Band, Admiral Radley

JASON MRAZ
PopEater: Colbie Caillat, Jason Mraz Cover Sonny and Cher at Grammy Event
PopEater: Jazon Mraz Wants Kanye West and John Mayer to Support Same-Sex Marriage
Perez Hilton: Jason Mraz Wants More Straight Famous People To Support Gay Marriage!

JESCA HOOP
Filter: Jesca Hoop dishes on working with Elbow's Guy Garvey

JESSE McCARTNEY
Perez Hilton: Jesse McCartney And Friends Support Haiti

JOHN BUTLER TRIO
JamBase: John Butler Trio: April Uprising Out 4/6
LiveDaily: John Butler Trio plots spring/summer 'Uprising'

JOHN FORTE
Billboard: K'Naan, Wale, John Forte Team for Spring Tour

JONSI
Filter: Jonsi Birgisson Plots US Tour
AbsolutePunk: Jonsi Tour Dates
BrooklynVegan: Jonsi (Sigur Ros) - 2010 Tour Dates (2 NYC shows)
BrooklynVegan: solo album & shows from Jonsi of Sigur Ros (who are on indefinite hiatus)
Spinner: Jonsi Announces North American Tour, New EP Release
NME: Sigur Ros' Jonsi announces North American tour
Under The Radar: Jonsi Go(es) on North American Tour
Pitchfork: Listen: New Track From Sigur Ros Frontman Jonsi: "Go Do"
JamBase: Jonsi Birgisson Tour Dates
Paste: Sigur Ros Frontman Jonsi Announces North American Tour
Stereogum: New Jonsi - "Go Do"
Pitchfork: Sigur Ros Frontman Jonsi Announces Solo Tour, Reveals Album Cover
Stereogum: New Jonsi Video - "Go Do"
The Tripwire: Jonsi's New Video Establishes Our Sigur Ros-Marilyn Manson Connection
My Old Kentucky Blog: New Video : Jonsi : Go Do
Pitchfork: Video Premiere: Jonsi: "Go Do"
LiveDaily: Sigur Ros' Jonsi hits 'Go' on spring tour
BrooklynVegan: Jonsi - "Go Do" video & show tickets
NPR/WNYC Soundcheck: Jonsi: Sigur Ros' Gear Geek Goes Acoustic

JULIA NUNES
Spinner: Julia Nunes, 'I Think You Know' - Free MP3 of the Day

k.d. lang
BBC Music: k.d. lang Recollection Review
NPR Music: k.d. lang: An 'Immortal' Voice, Patiently Preserved

KASABIAN
Gigwise: Arctic Monkeys, Oasis and Kasabian Lead NME Awards 2010 Nominations; also La Roux, Lily Allen, Manic Street Preachers
Gigwise: Kasabian, La Roux's War Child Gig Sells Out In 13 Minutes
Spinner: Kasabian Unveil England World Cup Away Kit in Paris
Gigwise: Kasabian Praise Fabio Capello As They Launch New England Kit In France
Gigwise: Kasabian's Tom Meighan: 'I Wish I Could Be Indiana Jones At BRIT Awards'
Spinner: Kasabian Celebrate Brit Award at War Child Gig
NME: Kasabian play celebratory post-Brit Awards War Child charity gig
NME: Kasabian gatecrash stage as they win British Group at Brit Awards 2010
Spinner: Kasabian Crowned Best British Group at Brits

KE$HA
AbsolutePunk: Ke$ha Sets Weekly Spin Record
Idolator: Ke$ha Beats Lady Gaga's Airplay Record In Record Time
Perez Hilton: Ke$ha Glams It Up
Billboard: 'TiK' Talk: Ke$ha Breaks Pop Songs Record
Rolling Stone: Party Animal: Behind Ke$ha's Big Debut
People: Five Things You Don't Know About Ke$ha
Jam! Music: Ke$ha haunted by scary ghost
Billboard: Ke$ha Holds Off Taylor Swift On Hot 100
LA Times Pop & Hiss: Ke$ha gets a starring role at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party
MTV News: Ke$ha, Justin Bieber Get Glammed Up At Grammy Style Studio
MTV News: Justin Bieber, Ke$ha Look Forward To 2011 Grammys
Perez Hilton: Ke$ha Wants To Make Out!
The Guardian: Ke$ha "Animal" album review
Associated Press: Clive parties; Ke$ha shares Grammy dreams
Chicagoist: EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOAD: Ke$ha
Idolator: Ke$ha: "I'm Not Going Away"
MTV Buzzworthy Blog: Ke$ha's Fans Create Their Own Version Of Her 'Tik Tok' Video
Billboard: 'Hope for Haiti' Songs Climb Hot 100, Ke$ha Still No. 1
Billboard: Ke$ha, Lady Gaga Rule Euro Charts
People: First Look at Ke$ha's Latest Video Shoot
Rolling Stone: Ke$ha Hijacks Hollywood Sign in Late-Night Prank
Perez Hilton: Ke$ha Defaces The Hollywood Sign!
Idolator: Ke$ha Tarnishes Hollywood's Good Name
Gawker: Ke$ha Did Not Deface the Hollywood $ign, Biznatches
LA Times Pop & Hiss: Ke$ha takes over the Hollywood sign?
Entertainment Weekly: Ke$ha did not vandalize the Hollywood Sign, officials confirm. Come on.
New York Post: Ke$ha tale
MTV News: Ke$ha Gets Into Battle Of The Sexes With 3Oh!3 For 'Blah Blah Blah' Video
PopEater: Ke$ha's Look: Garbage Chic or Just Plain Trash?
Perez Hilton: Ke$hawood Exposed!
Spinner: Celeb Doppelganger: Ke$ha and Debbie Gibson
MTV Buzzworthy Blog: Song You Need To Know: Ke$ha, Featuring 3Oh!3, 'Blah Blah Blah'
Billboard: Ke$ha Holds Atop Hot 100, Pink Glows with 'Glitter'
Rolling Stone: Ke$ha's "TiK ToK" Continues Record-Breaking Run
MTV News: Ke$ha, Jennifer Garner Encourage Girls-Only Valentine's Day Plans
PopEater: Ke$ha Loves Partying, Drag Queens and Country
ProHipHop: Singles: Ke$ha & Lil Wayne Making History
Idolator: Ke$ha Sets A Chart Record, But Is That A Good Thing?
Rolling Stone: Ke$ha on Ke$ha: Pop's Party Animal Asks Herself the Tough Questions
Billboard: Ke$ha Stops "World" From Spinning A No. 1 On Hot 100
Perez Hilton: Ke$ha Wasn't Invited To The World So She Just Dominated It
Rolling Stone: Ke$ha Edges Out "We Are the World" to Remain Hot 100 Queen
Ke$ha: The Billboard Cover Story

KEVIN DEVINE
BrooklynVegan: Kevin Devine playing free show tonight w/ Scott Matthew, updated Bamboozle lineup & other dates

KINGS OF CONVENIENCE
ChartAttack: Flu Claims Kings Of Convenience Tour
BrooklynVegan: Kings of Convenience tour CANCELLED? (Neon Indian playing Fallon instead)
Pitchfork: Kings of Convenience Postpone Tour
Pollstar: Norway's Kings Send Regrets
BrooklynVegan: Kings of Convenience - rescheduled 2010 tour dates & a free track from an iTunes Ep?
Paste: Kings of Convenience Postpone Tour
NPR Music/WFUV: Kings Of Convenience: Honey-Dipped Fury
LiveDaily: Kings of Convenience postpone US tour

LA ROUX
New City: Preview: La Roux/Lincoln Hall
Gigwise: Kasabian, La Roux's War Child Gig Sells Out In 13 Minutes
Boston Phoenix: Review: La Roux at the Paradise
Jam! Music: La Roux surfing the new wave
Spinner: La Roux Debut Rolling Stones Cover in New York
MTV Newsroom: La Roux Turn Up The Juice At New York Show
BrooklynVegan: La Roux & Yes Giantess played Webster Hall - pics & setlist

LADY SOVEREIGN
The Guardian: One last thing... Lady Sovereign

LANGHORNE SLIM
AbsolutePunk: Langhorne Slim Is Set Free
PunkNews: Videos: Langhorne Slim: "Be Set Free"
AbsolutePunk: Say Yes To Langhorne Slim
The Pitch: Concert Review: Langhorne Slim, April Smith and the Great Picture Show

LAURA VEIRS
Philadelphia Inquirer: Laura Veirs "July Flame" album review
NPR Song of the Day: Laura Veirs: Thoughts Of Summertime
ChartAttack: Laura Veirs "July Flame" album review
Blurt: Report: Laura Veirs Live in Northampton

LeTOYA LUCKETT
Rap-Up: Video: LeToya Luckett - 'Good to Me'
Idolator: LeToya Luckett Is Looking For The Perfect Man In Her "Good To Me" Video

LIBERTINES
Jam! Music: Libertines reunion steps up

LILITH
The Tripwire: Lilith Fair, Why Must You Confuse Us So?
Dallas Observer: Lilith Fair To Return This Summer With Local Artists And A Dallas Stop
Miami New Times: Reasons Not to Make Fun of the New Lilith Fair, Which Has a West Palm Beach Stop This Year
City Pages: Lilith Fair coming to Minneapolis July 18; Heart confirmed

LILY ALLEN
Spinner: Lily Allen Returns to Twitter
The Guardian: Stop all the clocks! Lily Allen back on Twitter
The Guardian: Can Lily Allen succeed where Prince failed?
Spinner: Lily Allen Taking 'Time Off' from Music Despite Brits Win
NME: Lily Allen dons ginger wig to win British Female Solo Artist at Brit Awards 2010
Spinner: Lily Allen Bags Best British Female Solo Artist
Gigwise: Lily Allen Confirms Break From Music At BRIT Awards
Spinner: Lily Allen's 'Unsuitability' Breaks Tory Leader's iPod Connector

LISSIE
Paste: Lissie Announces Spring Tour Dates
ChartAttack: Lissie "Why You Runnin'" album review
JamBase: Lissie: Feb/March Dates
The Guardian: New band of the day: Lissie (No 725)
Spinner: Lissie Recalls Trauma of Being Kicked Out of High School

LISSY TRULLIE
Blurt: Self Taught Learner By Lissy Trullie

LOCAL NATIVES
AbsolutePunk: Local Natives - Airplanes Video
My Old Kentucky Blog: New Video : Local Natives : Airplane
Spinner: Local Natives Say 'Wide Eyes' Looks to the Future
Stereogum: NEW LO CAL NA TIVES VIDEO - "AIR--PLANES"
Tiny Mix Tapes: Local Natives "Airplanes"
Filter: Local Natives, Airplanes
Stereogum: Stream Local Natives Gorilla Manor
AbsolutePunk: Local Natives Tour All Over
Filter: Local Natives Plot North American Tour
Gigwise: Local Natives Announce One-Off London Gig
JamBase: Local Natives: U.S. Tour
Los Angeles Times: Album review: Local Natives' 'Gorilla Manor'
Magnet: Film At 11: Local Natives
NPR Music: Local Natives: Dripping 'Honey'
NPR Music: More Exclusive Video From Local Natives
Pitchfork: Local Natives: Gorilla Manor
Pitchfork: Local Natives Hit the Road
PopMatters: MUSIC > REVIEWS > LOCAL NATIVES
Spinner: Local Natives, 'Airplanes' - Video of the Day
Tiny Mix Tapes: Local Natives: Gorilla Manor
Under The Radar: Local Natives Announce U.S. Tour

THE LOW ANTHEM
The Guardian: The Low Anthem: The folk-rockers who sing about Darwin
BrooklynVegan: the Low Anthem touring w/ Timber Timbre, Avett Brothers
The Guardian: The Low Anthem at Manchester University
Gigwise: Thursday 11/02/10 The Low Anthem, David Ford, Brown Bird @ Shepherds Bush Empire, London

THE MAGIC NUMBERS
The Guardian: The Magic Numbers at Wilton's Music Hall, London

THE MAINE
Alternative Press: The Maine release lyric video for "Into Your Arms"
AbsolutePunk: The Maine Covers Matt Duke
Alternative Press: The Maine post free Valentine's Day cover

MANIC STREET PREACHERS
Spinner: Manic Street Preachers to Celebrate King Tut's Birthday
NME: Manic Street Preachers to play intimate show at iconic Scottish venue
Tiny Mix Tapes: 2001: Manic Street Preachers - "Groundhog Day"

MARIANNE FAITHFULL
Undercover: REVIEW: Marianne Faithfull, The Forum Melbourne 06-02-10

MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS
The Guardian: New music video: Marina and the Diamonds with Gonzales
The Guardian: Marina and the Diamonds at Dingwalls, London
RCRD LBL: DOWNLOAD: Marina & The Diamonds - I Am Not A Robot (Penguin Prison Remix)
The Times (UK): Marina and the Diamonds at the Tabernacle, W11
Gigwise: Marina And The Diamonds Announce May UK And Ireland Tour
NME: Marina And The Diamonds announce UK tour and ticket details
Hot Press: Marina & The Diamonds announce May shows
The Times of London: Marina & The Diamonds "The Family Jewels" album review
The Guardian: Marina and the Diamonds "The Family Jewels" album review

MARK RONSON
Spin: Mark Ronson Taps Santigold, Scissor Sisters for New Album
NME: Mark Ronson recruits Santigold, Scissor Sisters for new album
Gigwise: Mark Ronson Drafts In Santigold, Scissor Sisters and Dave McCabe For Third Album
Stereogum: Mark Ronson Recruits Santigold, Scissor Sisters For Next LP
Idolator: Out With The Horns, In With Scissor Sisters And Cathy Dennis For Mark Ronson
Billboard: Mark Ronson To Keynote At International Music Summit
Spinner: Mark Ronson Ditches the Horns for New Album

MARTIN SEXTON
LiveDaily: Martin Sexton plots 'Sugarcoating' run

MATT POND PA
JamBase: Matt Pond: The Dark Leaves

MATT PRYOR
PunkNews: Matt Pryor releases 'Confidence Man' on vinyl

MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD
LiveDaily: Medeski Martin & Wood eye West Coast trek

MEESE
JSYK: Video Premiere: Meese, 'Tell Me It's Over'

METRIC
RCRD LBL: Metric - Front Row (Acoustic)
LiveDaily: Metric hits West Coast with 'Fantasies'
ChartAttack: Metric, Alexisonfire, Joel Plaskett, Phoenix Nominated For Independent Music Awards
BrooklynVegan: Metric, Patti Smith played the LnA party @ Milk Studios (pics)
Spin: NYC Fashion Week: Metric, Patti Smith
JamBase: Metric Announce New Headlining U.S. Tour Dates

METRO STATION
Alternative Press: Metro Station to premiere song from Almost Alice
Buzznet: Metro Station Premiers "Where's My Angel" from Almost Alice
AbsolutePunk: New Metro Station Song
Buzznet: Mason Musso Of Metro Station Would Invite Mitchel Musso To His Tea Party
Noisecreep: Metro Station Aren't Trying to Be a Rock Band

MGMT
NME: MGMT's new album influenced by Lady Gaga and Kanye West
Gigwise: MGMT's 'Congratulations' Inspired By Lady Gaga and Kanye West
Spinner: MGMT Inspired by Lady Gaga and Kanye West on New Album
MTV News: MGMT Say 'Honest' New Album Congratulations Due In April
AbsolutePunk: MGMT Make Congratulations
CMJ: MGMT Offer 'Congratulations' To Fans
Stereogum: MGMT Congratulations Details
NME: MGMT announce tracklisting for new album 'Congratulations'
Idolator: MGMT Inspired By Lady Gaga On Nine-Song Sophomore Album 'Congratulations'
Spinner: MGMT Reveal New Album Details
NPR All Songs Considered: MGMT Announces New Album For April
The Tripwire: Congratulations, MGMT! You're Releasing Your Second Album!
Pitchfork: MGMT Reveal New Album Details
WNEW: New MGMT to Drop in April
Gigwise: MGMT Unveil New Album Tracklisting And Release Date
AbsolutePunk: MGMT Sets Release Date
Spin: MGMT Unveil New Album!
JamBase: MGMT: Congratulations 4/13
Filter: MGMT To Release New Album
Paste: MGMT Announces New Album, Congratulations
The Guardian: MGMT congratulate themselves on new album
Buzznet: MGMT's New Album Out April 13
ShockHound: MGMT Offer CONGRATULATIONS On April 13
ChartAttack: MGMT Get Royal Trux Guest Vocals On New Album
Billboard: My Morning Jacket, MGMT, Vampire Weekened To Head Sasquatch 2010
Rolling Stone: My Morning Jacket, Pavement, MGMT Set For Sasquatch! Festival
NME: MGMT to team up with 'Song For Dan Treacy' star for March UK gig
Village Voice: MGMT Reveals Congratulations Album Art, Confirming that Surfing Warps Your Mind
Idolator: Surf's Up! MGMT Reveal The Album Cover Art For 'Congratulations'
Spin: MGMT Unveil New Album Cover
Rolling Stone: MGMT Reveal Eye-Popping "Congratulations" Cover Art
Pitchfork: Brace Yourself for MGMT's LP Cover
Perez Hilton: MGMT Channels Mid-90s Sega Game For New Album!!
Stereogum: MGMT Congratulations Cover Art
Under The Radar: MGMT Announce Album "Artwork"
Tiny Mix Tapes: MGMT Say Congratulations on April 13

MILES KUROSKY
Filter: Miles Kurosky, Dog in The Burning Building (Exclusive Premiere)
Stereogum: Miles Kurosky - "Dog In The Burning Building" Video

MINIATURE TIGERS
AbsolutePunk: Miniature Tigers Have A Fortress

moe.
JamBase: moe. To Play Brooklyn Bowl Surprise Show Set for Tues 1/26
JamBase: moe. | 01.22.10 | NYC
JamBase: moe.: Denver Dates Added

THE MORNING BENDERS
Magnet: MP3 At 3PM: The Morning Benders
Pitchfork: The Morning Benders "Promises" track review
Stereogum: the morning benders/Class Actress/Blood Orange/Acrylics/Twin Shadow @ Glasslands, Brooklyn 2/6/09
Tiny Mix Tapes: the morning benders
SF Weekly: The Morning Benders Get All Phil Spector w/ Vanderslice, Girls, & More
Metromix: Quickie Q&A: the Morning Benders
Stereogum: the morning benders - "Excuses" (Live With Chris From Girls, John Vanderslice & Friends)
Gorilla Vs. Bear: the morning benders :: excuses
Pitchfork: The Morning Benders "Excuses" track review
My Old Kentucky Blog: New Song : The Morning Benders : Excuses
Gorilla Vs. Bear: mp3: The Morning Benders | "Excuses"
Filter: the morning benders, Excuses
Paste: Download The Morning Benders' "Excuses"
Stereogum: the morning benders - "Excuses"
Paste: Best of What's Next: The Morning Benders

MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE
Alternative Press: Gerard Way, Tegan And Sara, more to contribute to Amanda Palmer side project
Buzznet: My Chemical Romance Cancel Australian Tour
Undercover: My Chemical Romance Drop Out Of Soundwave

THE NATIONAL
Filter: The National Reveal Tour Dates; Announce Album Release
Blurt: National Announces, er, National Tour
Paste: The National Announces New Album, Spring Tour
Pitchfork: The National Announce Tour, New LP
BrooklynVegan: The National announce new 4AD album & 2010 Tour Dates (including Radio City Music Hall in NYC)
Under The Radar: The National Head Out on International Tour
Stereogum: National Announce LP, Tour Dates
Spin: The National Prep U.S. Tour, New Album
ChartAttack: The National Announce Spring Tour Dates
Gigwise: The National Announce New Album and Royal Albert Hall Gig
Spinner: The National Announce Royal Albert Hall Concert
JamBase: The National Announce Tour Dates
LiveDaily: The National lines up spring dates
Rolling Stone: Tour Tracker: The National, Megadeth and Patty Griffin
CMJ: The National Hits The Road
The Tripwire: The National To Make Us Feel Delightfully Old And Sad All Over Again
Paste: The National's Matt Berninger Discusses Sufjan Stevens, New Album, More
Gigwise: The National Almost Called New Album 'Summer Lovin Torture Party'
Pitchfork: National's Matt Berninger Talks New LP
Tiny Mix Tapes: The National Announce New Tourdates and Album, Can't Decide on an Album Title
BrooklynVegan: The National add Prospect Park show ++ Sufjan on new LP
Pollstar: The National 2010 Headlining Dates
LiveDaily: The National adds second nights in several tour cities
Paste: The National Adds Dates to Spring Tour
Pitchfork: The National Extend Tour
Spinner: The National Expand Tour in the US
Rolling Stone: In the Studio: The National Get Loud on Follow-Up to "Boxer"

NEVER SHOUT NEVER
AbsolutePunk: Never Shout Never - 01.09.10
AbsolutePunk: Featured Stream: Never Shout Never
Alternative Press: Never Shout Never's What Is Love? out now
JSYK: A Day in the Life of Never Shout Never
Alternative Press: Circa Survive, Never Shout Never, the Fall Of Troy, more added to Bamboozle California
Watch Never Shout Never's Live Set On The MTV Buzzworthy Blog On Thursday, Feb. 4, And Chat Live With Christofer Drew Before The Show
Alternative Press: Watch Never Shout Never's new video for "I Love You 5"
MTV Buzzworthy Blog: New Video: Never Shout Never, 'I Love You 5'
MTV Buzzworthy Blog: Watch Never Shout Never's Live MTV Performance Of 'What Is Love'
Buzznet: Christofer Ingle of Never Shout Never Tells Us About Kisses and Crushes
AbsolutePunk: Live NeverShoutNever Song
Buzznet: Never Shout Never Would Have a High Powered Tea Party
Rolling Stone: Breaking: Never Shout Never

NEW FOUND GLORY
Spin: New Found Glory's Gilbert Healthy After Cancer Scare
NME: New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert fine after cancer scare
AbsolutePunk: Show Review: New Found Glory's The 10 Year Anniversary of Our Self-Titled Tour
Miami New Times: New Found Glory and Saves the Day
Houston Chronicle: New Found Glory turns back the clock
Miami New Times: Concert Review: Saves the Day and New Found Glory at Revolution, February 9

NNEKA
MTV Buzzworthy Blog: The Buzz On: Nneka
NY Post PopWrap: Nneka in 10 musicians to watch in 2010
SF Weekly: Last Night: Nneka at Red Devil Lounge
Rolling Stone: Nneka "Concrete Jungle" album review
Associated Press: Review: Nneka delivers passionate CD on society
Spin: Nneka - SPIN Artist for 2010 - Wows in NYC Gig
New York Times: Nneka Egbuna at S.O.B.'s: A Serious Firebrand
VenusZine: Nneka's Concrete Jungle urges you to "wake up and stop sleeping"
Nashville Scene: Nigerian vocalist Nneka explores America with a varied sound and hopeful message
Hollywood Reporter: Nneka "Concrete Jungle" album review
Reuters/Billboard: Nigerian Nneka's hip-hop bears witness to injustice
VenusZine: Nneka turns Cupid with a uniting message of love for Chicago on Valentine's Day
PopMatters: Nneka - Concrete Jungle (new album / stream)

OZOMATLI
Undercover: Bluesfest Spotlight: Ozomatli
JamBase: Ozomatli: Album & Tour Dates
Paste: Ozomatli to Release New Album in April, Tour Through Spring
Spinner: Ozomatli, 'It's Only Paper' - Song Premiere
Undercover: Bluesfest update: Ozomatli To Play Cairns

PATRICK WATSON
ChartAttack: Patrick Watson Touring Quebec In April

PHISH
JamBase: LivePhish Release 11/19/92
HaitiSpinner: Phish Release Historic 1992 Show to Benefit
The Tripwire: Phish Release Historic Live Recordings To Aid Haiti
HeadCount: Conversation: Phish Chroniclers Richard Gehr And Parke Puterbaugh
JamBase: Signed Phish Posters Auction

THE PIPETTES
Gigwise: The Pipettes Announce New Album And Single Details
PopMatters: The Pipettes - "Our Love Was Saved By Spacemen" (video)
Under The Radar: The Pipettes Return with New Album Due Out This Summer

PLAIN WHITE T'S
AbsolutePunk: Plain White Alice

PLAN B
NME: Plan B tops NME Chart with 'Stay Too Long'
NME: Plan B stays top of NME Chart with 'Stay Too Long'
Gigwise: Plan B Unveils Second Album Artwork - See It Now
NME: Live review: Plan B at Cafe De Paris, London
Gigwise: Plan B Announces New Single, Pushes Back Album Release Date

POLAR BEAR CLUB
AbsolutePunk: Full Polar Bear Club Set

PORT O'BRIEN
Daytrotter: Port O'Brien: Deceptively Claiming The Fury And The Calm Of The Calamity

THE POSTELLES
Filter: The Postelles To Release New EP
CMJ: The Postelles Release Debut EP

RANDY NEWMAN
Billboard: Randy Newman, T Bone Burnett Earn Oscar Nominations
Rolling Stone: Oscars Nominate Newman, T Bone; Snub Karen O, Jack White
Spinner: Randy Newman Leads Oscar Nominees for Best Song

REBELUTION
JamBase: Rebelution | 01.20 | San Francisco
JamBase: Zion-I's Amp Live Remixes Rebelution for Free Download

RECKLESS KELLY
Associated Press: Review: Reckless Kelly channels Pinto Bennett
Dallas Observer: Reckless Kelly Tries Someone Else's Songs For A Change.
Houston Press: No Longer Bulletproof: Reckless Kelly look to an old Idaho mentor on new album Somewhere in Time.

REDONE
LA Times Pop & Hiss: Producer RedOne on the star-studded remake of 'We Are the World'

RICHARD ASHCROFT
The Smoking Section: United Nations Of Sound - "Are You Ready" Video
Undercover: Richard Ashcroft Unveils United Nations of Sound

RIGHT AWAY, GREAT CAPTAIN!
AbsolutePunk: New Right Away, Great Captain!
Alternative Press: Right Away, Great Captain! reveal next album title
AbsolutePunk: Before They Were Stars: Right Away, Great Captain!

ROGUE WAVE
AbsolutePunk: Rogue Wave Behind The Scenes
Spinner: Rogue Wave Frontman Overcomes Partial Paralysis for 'Permalight'
JamBase: Rogue Wave: Tour Dates/Album
The TripWire: Exclusive Listen: Rogue Wave's "Solitary Gun"
AbsolutePunk: Rogue Wave's Solitary Gun

RON SEXSMITH
Jam! Music: Ron Sexsmith, Metallica producer team up

SAINT ETIENNE
Blurt: Next Set of Saint Etienne Reissues Due

SANTIGOLD
Spin: Mark Ronson Taps Santigold, Scissor Sisters for New Album
NME: Mark Ronson recruits Santigold, Scissor Sisters for new album
Gigwise: Mark Ronson Drafts In Santigold, Scissor Sisters and Dave McCabe For Third Album
Stereogum: Mark Ronson Recruits Santigold, Scissor Sisters For Next LP

SAOSIN
AbsolutePunk: Saosin Tour Blog of Japan

SARA BAREILLES
NY Post PopWrap: PopWrap's fave five 1.25: Ingrid Michaelson & Sara Bareilles

SARAH McLACHLAN
Billboard: NBC Taps McLachlan's 'One Dream' For Olympics
MTV Newsroom: Happy Birthday, Sarah McLachlan: Wake-Up Video
People: Nelly Furtado, Sarah McLachlan Likely at Olympics Opening

SAVES THE DAY
Miami New Times: Concert Review: Saves the Day and New Found Glory at Revolution, February 9

SAY ANYTHING
Alternative Press: Say Anything to cover the Misfits, more announced for Hoodwink Festivals
AbsolutePunk: The Max Bemis Song Shop Re-Opens
Alternative Press: Get your own custom Say Anything song: Part 2
PunkNews: Max Bemis re-opens custom song store
AbsolutePunk: Next Say Anything Single
Rolling Stone: Tour Tracker: "Weird Al" Yankovic, Say Anything and Shelby Lynne

SCISSOR SISTERS
Spin: Mark Ronson Taps Santigold, Scissor Sisters for New Album
NME: Mark Ronson recruits Santigold, Scissor Sisters for new album
Gigwise: Mark Ronson Drafts In Santigold, Scissor Sisters and Dave McCabe For Third Album
Stereogum: Mark Ronson Recruits Santigold, Scissor Sisters For Next LP
Idolator: Out With The Horns, In With Scissor Sisters And Cathy Dennis For Mark Ronson

SHOUT OUT LOUDS
Tiny Mix Tapes: Shout Out Louds Are Back! Digital EP Up for Sale Now, New Full-Length Up for Pre-Order... All of Which Screams (Shouts) Upcoming Spring Tour
AbsolutePunk: Passion Pit remix Shout Out Louds

SIA
BrooklynVegan: Sia - new album, video & 2010 tour dates (Terminal 5)
Pollstar: Sia Wants We, Meaning You, To Come See Her On Tour
LiveDaily: Sia plans 'We Meaning You' dates
RCRD LBL: RCRD OF THE DAY: Sia - You've Changed
NME: The Strokes' Nick Valensi set to feature on new Sia album

SIGUR ROS
Spinner: Sigur Ros on Indefinite Break as Frontman Jonsi Prepares Solo Album
Paste: Sigur Ros On Indefinite Hiatus, 2010 Album on Hold
AbsolutePunk: Sigur Ros On Indefinite Break
The Guardian: Sigur Ros on indefinite hiatus after scrapping new album
Tiny Mix Tapes: First Iceland Has an Economic Meltdown and Now Sigur Ros Are Taking An Indefinite Hiatus. What's Next For Iceland? Bjork Explodes?
NME: Sigur Ros 'chuck away' their 'nearly completed' new album
ChartAttack: Sigur Ros On Hiatus, Frontman Prepping Solo Album
The Tripwire: Sigur Ros To Make Babies, Not Albums, In 2010

SINEAD O'CONNOR
Billboard: U2, Pete Seeger, Sinead O'Connor In PBS 'Music of Ireland' Doc

THE SIPPY CUPS
Pollstar: The Sippy Cups Spring Tour
Parents TV on The Sippy Cups @ House Of Kids

SMASHING PUMPKINS
Undercover: Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana Playing Twister Video Surfaces

SNOW PATROL
Hot Press: Gary Lightbody Breaks Jaw
Gigwise: Snow Patrol Announce Huge Outdoor Gig In Glasgow
Spinner: Snow Patrol Announce Only Two UK Shows In 2010

SONDRE LERCHE
BrooklynVegan: Sondre Lerche playing City Winery, Who Tribute @ Carnegie, NJ & touring (dates) w/ JBM (who is on Partisan Records)
Dallas Observer: Sondre Lerche preview
The Pitch: Sondre Lerche preview
Nashville Scene: Radio programmers would do well to model 'easy listening' after Sondre Lerche
Riverfront Times: Show Review: Sondre Lerche and JBM at the Old Rock House, Monday, February 15
The Pitch: Concert Review: Sondre Lerche

THE SPECIALS
Billboard: The Specials To Make U.S. Return On 'Fallon' Show
Spinner: The Specials Return to the U.S. Via Jimmy Fallon
NME: The Specials to make first US appearances since 1980
ShockHound: The Specials Set To Launch US Tour Dates On Fallon
NME: The Specials to be honoured at 2010 Shockwaves NME Awards
Undercover: The Specials To Receive Outstanding Award
Billboard: The Specials Confirm North American Tour Dates
LA Weekly: The Specials to Play Club Nokia the Night Before Their Coachella Gig
LiveDaily: The Specials announce North American shows
Rolling Stone: Tour Tracker: Bamboozle Chicago, The Specials and Dam-Funk
The Tripwire: The Specials: The Most Popular Candidate For Ska Revival, Add Second NYC Show
PunkNews: Tours: The Specials (US)
Tiny Mix Tapes: The Specials Announce Forthcoming "Eighth-Wave Ska Revival" Preceded by North American Performances and Live DVD

STEEL TRAIN
Buzznet: Daily Music Dose: Steel Train
AbsolutePunk: New Steel Train Song
Spin: EXCLUSIVE: New Song from Steel Train
AbsolutePunk: Steal a Steel Train Song
JamBase: Steel Train: Tour, New Album

STEREOPHONICS
Undercover: Stereophonics To Play Live Inside Playstation

STS9
JamBase: Summer Camp: STS9, PL, ALO
SF Weekly: Sound Tribe Sector 9 explores hippie fans and hypnotic beats
JamBase: STS9: Coming Full Circle
Buzznet: STS9, Eliot Lipp And Big Gigantic Brought The Dance Party To Los Angeles, CA 2/12/10

SUEDE
Spinner: Bernard Butler Gives Blessing to Suede Reunion

THE SUNSHINE UNDERGROUND
Gigwise: The Sunshine Underground "Nobody's Coming To Save You" album review

SUPERGRASS
NME: Supergrass members swap instruments on 'chaotic' new album
Spinner: Supergrass' New Album Takes Inspiration from Beatles and Krautrock

T BONE BURNETT
Variety: What music producers do
Billboard: Jakob Dylan Joins Neko Case, T-Bone Burnett For 'Women And Country'
Paste: Neko Case, Marc Ribot, T Bone Burnett Contribute to New Jakob Dylan Album
Billboard: Randy Newman, T Bone Burnett Earn Oscar Nominations
Rolling Stone: Oscars Nominate Newman, T Bone; Snub Karen O, Jack White
CMT: Jeff Bridges and Friends Bring Crazy Heart to Life at L.A. Club

TAKING BACK SUNDAY
Alternative Press: Stream Taking Back Sunday's new song, "Winter Passing"

TEA LEAF GREEN
JamBase: Tea Leaf Green | 01.27 | St. Louis

THRICE
Rock Sound: Brand New, Glassjaw And Thrice: Wembley Arena
Orange County Register: Thrice, Dusty Rhodes, the Steelwells and Blok lead 2010 OC Music Award nominations
PunkNews: Thrice / Manchester Orchestra
Alternative Press: Manchester Orchestra/Thrice co-headlining tour announced
AbsolutePunk: Thrice and Manchester Orchestra Tour
LiveDaily: Thrice and Manchester Orchestra set co-headlining dates

THE TING TINGS
Associated Press: With Grammy nod, the Ting Tings feel like winners
Billboard: Ting Tings, Silversun Pickups, Zac Brown Band Talk Best New Artist Noms
Spinner: Ting Tings Aren't Planning for Jay-Z Collaboration

TOBY KEITH
LiveDaily: Toby Keith reveals cities for 2010 tour

TOM McRAE
PopMatters: Tom McRae - The Alphabet of Hurricanes (new album / MP3)
The Guardian: Tom McRae "The Alphabet of Hurricanes" album review
Spinner: Tom McRae, 'Out of the Walls' - Video of the Day

TREY ANASTASIO
JamBase: Trey Anastasio Band | 02.16 | New York, NY
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune: Pop music spotlight: Trey Anastasio

TWILIGHT SINGERS
Spin: In the Studio: The Twilight Singers' Greg Dulli
Billboard: New Twilight Singers Album Nearing Completion

UMPHREY'S MCGEE
JamBase: Tonight's (1/22) Umphrey's Show Live on Sirius Jam On Radio
JamBase: Umphrey's McGee | 01.22 & 01.23 | Colorado
JamBase; Umphrey's McGee: iClips Web Cast & Stew Art Series
JamBase: Umphrey's: UMBowl 2010

VALENCIA
AbsolutePunk: Valencia Studio Update
AbsolutePunk: Valencia Give Update on Max Departure

VEDERA
PopEater: Road Report: Vedera Kicks Off Their Tour With Jack's Mannequin and Fun
Dallas Morning News: Variety of influences present in Vedera's graceful pop
The Pitch: Q&A: Vedera's Kristen May
The Pitch: Video: Vedera live at Baeblemusic's Guest Apartment
PopEater: Road Report: Vedera Revs Up at the Daytona 500

THE VEILS
Filter: The Veils to Open for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

THE VIEW
NME: The View to road-test third album with March gigs
Gigwise: The View Announce Short UK Tour

WALE
SOHH: Wale Explains Charles Hamilton Concert Taunts, "You Started It, So I'ma Just Let You Know" [Video]
Nah Right: Video: Wale Interview w/ Fake Shore Drive
XXL: Wale "CJ The Genesis (Freestyle)"
Nah Right: Wale - CJ The Genesis Freestyle
Phiadelphia Weekly: Wale brings his "Attention Deficit" to town
Nah Right: Video: Wale Interview w/ RubyHornet
The Smoking Section: Wale - "O Let's Do It" Freestyle
Nah Right: Video: Wale's Super Bowl Pick
Nah Right: Video: Wale - Chillin' + Pretty Girls (Live on Philadelphia The 10! Show)
Idolator: Wale Has One Thing On His Mind With Two New Music Videos
Rap-Up: Video: Wale - 'Pretty Girls' + 'My Sweetie'
XXL: VIDEO: Wale "Pretty Girls"
Nah Right: Video: Wale - My Sweetie
Nah Right: Video: Wale - Pretty Girls
The Smoking Section: Wale - "Pretty Girls" x "My Sweetie" Videos
Nah Right: Video: Wale - Beautiful Bliss (Live on 106 & Park)
The Smoking Section: Wale Loves Black Women
SOHH: Wale Addresses Being Dropped From Interscope Rumor, "N*ggas Be Pressed To Make Sh*t Up"
Billboard: K'Naan, Wale, John Forte Team for Spring Tour

THE WALKMEN
My Old Kentucky Blog: The Walkmen Sign to Fat Possum
Pitchfork: The Walkmen Sign to Fat Possum
Filter: The Walkmen Sign To Fat Possum
Paste: The Walkmen Ready New Album for Fat Possum
NME: The Walkmen begin recording new album ahead of MoMA gig
BrooklynVegan: The Walkmen now on Fat Possum, playing MoMA, SXSW, NYC
Under The Radar: The Walkmen Sign to Fat Possum, Line Up Performances
PunkNews: The Walkmen sign to Fat Possum
Dallas Observer: The Walkmen, Other Acts Added to NX35 Bill

WHITE DENIM
RCRD LBL: RCRD OF THE DAY: White Denim - YoYo
Tiny Mix Tapes: White Denim / Brazos at The Larimer Lounge, Denver

WHITE RABBITS
Gigwise: White Rabbits - It's Frightening' (Mute) Released 25/01/2010
RCRD LBL: PHOTOS: White Rabbits At Bowery Ballroom (01/24/10)
Under The Radar: White Rabbits and Here We Go Magic to Tour Together
Filter: White Rabbits and Here We Go Magic Announce Joint Tour
LiveDaily: White Rabbits spread 'Frightening' with club shows

will.i.am
Gigwise: Slash and will.i.am Remix The Who's 'My Generation' For Haiti
The Guardian: Will.i.am remixes My Generation to benefit Haiti
MTV News: Will.I.Am, Slash Remix The Who's 'My Generation' For Haiti
MTV News: Will.I.Am Wants Remix Of Who's 'My Generation' To 'Honor Rock And Roll'
Rolling Stone: Will.i.am, Slash Remix the Who's "My Generation" For Super Bowl

YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND
JamBase: YMSB Add Spring Dates
JamBase: Tea Leaf Green Add Dates to 'One New Day' Tour
JamBase: YMSB | 02.06 | Knoxville, TN
JamBase: Yonder Mountain String Band: Ski Town Breakdown in CO
Miami New Times: Concert Review: Yonder Mountain String Band at Revolution, February 12

YOUNG THE GIANT
AbsolutePunk: Young The Giant Posts Teaser Video For New Demo