The group singing is called The Beatnix, a Beatles tribute band from Australia. Kind of amazing.

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I freakin’ love Depeche Mode, but honestly, I never cared all that much for “Personal Jesus.” It’s flimsy little guitar riff (wait, someone in Depeche Mode owns a guitar?) is too cheap and choppy, and it’s trite, blues-like progression makes for one of the weaker cuts off Violator. And Mr. Gore, just how exactly does […]

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Amazingly cynical site devoted to predicting the death of troubled, drug-addled crooner Amy Winehouse. Guess the correct time and date of death and the reward is an iPod Touch. A pre-condolence box is thoughtfully supplied, while the site itself is adorned with photographs of Ms. Winehouse looking less than pampered and ready to face the day. […]

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Taking an ungodly-for-them three weeks to record the 47 minutes and 44 seconds found here, newly relocated power duo The White Stripes (Jack’s in Nashville with his pregnant supermodel wife; Meg’s off being reclusive somewhere in L.A.) have delivered their longest long-player since 2003’s Elephant. Here’s how the new guy stacks up, track-by-track:

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After an unexpectedly popular first season of its dryly understated HBO series, Flight of the Conchords, the New Zealand comedy duo comprised of Jermaine Clement and Bret McKenzie has a full-length LP in the works with Sub Pop, who released a teaser EP, The Distant Future, back in August. Billboard is reporting that all of the songs expected to […]

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What the ass is this? According to the press release, the TV spot for In Rainbows‘ 01/01/08 release is supposed to promote recycling, but it’s beyond lame. Did the band approve this? Is this what happens when you drop your label?

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I had no idea that Wes Anderson directed these horrible AT&T spots. ew. What is he thinking?

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