MTV.com News — Indie faves Bon Iver and Fleet Foxes also make their mark during slow sales week.By Gil Kaufman Taylor Swift Photo: Candice Lawler Taylor Swift is making this look too easy. The singer will make it an even eight weeks at the top of the Bil... more info

VH1 News — Taylor Swift tops the Billboard albums chart for the eighth week, while indie faves Animal Collective, Andrew Bird and Bon Iver sneak into the top 20. more info

Topix — TUNED OUT: "I might have some subconscious awareness of the audience, because sometimes I get slightly embarrassed about something I've written." "Steamy, fecund, decaying, kind of mossy, woodsy . more info

Said the Gramophone — Nneka - "Heartbeat". A wonderful song, but Nneka also sings it wonderfully - makes the chorus's stumbling drums second to her own voice, makes her own verse second to that h-h-h-h-heartbeat. It's a little bit Robyn, a little but Lauryn Hill, but ha... more info

Pasta Primavera — After a busy Friday and Saturday for shows, today seems a bit calm.  But in DC there’s a good one at the Black Cat with The Aquarium, Dennis Kane, and The Finish.  Up in Philly Yo! Majesty, The Floacist, and Sgt. Sass play the M Room while... more info

The Yellow Stereo — We’re nearly three weeks into 2009, but you could argue that the year (in terms of music) officially begins this week. Lots of big name players have albums out this week and trying to single out just one to purchase wouldn’t be fair. New stuff ... more info

The Late Greats — This week is special for three reasons: my birthday, the return of LOST and Andrew Bird’s eighth studio album was released. This song celebrates two out of three. Check out tomorrow’s ONE SONG LOST RECAP for a celebration of the last co... more info

Pitchfork — + Beirut will take their Eastern European-sounding songs to...Western Europe this May. So close! The tour's London date will also feature Shearwater. + Cutesy L.A. guy-girl duo the bird and the bee (everything's cuter in lower case, obvs) are readyin... more info

Pasta Primavera — As we all celebrate MLK’s B-day and get prepared for the big day tomorrow, DC seems to be pulling out all the stops tonight.  First there’s an inaugural show at the 9:30 Club with the infamous Beastie Boys, Citizen Cope, Sheryl Crow, and Ju... more info

Pop Matters — With the exception of a few standouts, Noble Beast finds Chicago multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird inching toward the middle of the road. Luckily, the instrumental bonus disc Useless Animals picks up some of the slack. more info