Stereogum — A few months ago he tore the group a new asshole, then backtracked. Now: "I know what I said was absolutely the truth. I run into people virtually everywhere we play and they're like, 'Wayne, you're the only one that says anything.'" So he's a hero. ... more info

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I Guess I'm Floating — It was way back in 2006 when I first heard Sea Wolf and subsequently fell in love with his sound. Since then, Alex Church and his penchant for crafting achingly beautiful songs have gained significant notoriety. With 2009 being the incredible music... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Noel Gallagher's decision to quit Oasis is years overdue, says Nick Hasted. The band were no longer relevant. And yet there is much to celebrate about their Champagne Supernova.When the end finally came for Oasis, it did so with a whimper. The violen... more info

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Live Daily — Alt-rock purveyors Weezer [ tickets ] have launched their own online radio channel, taking a position on the A.P.E. Radio roster alongside Christina Aguilera [ tickets ] and the Eagles [ tickets ], who launched their own channels in late July. The... more info

Guardian Music — Will Jay-Z tone down his 'reality rap' now he's got Obama on speed dial? What would he play Noel G to get him into hip-hop? And, asks Malik Meer, does he really reckon he's the Kurt Cobain of hip-hop?In the back room of a north London recording studi... more info

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My Old Kentucky — Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance must be forgiven for failing to participate in the ongoing mass eulogizing of indie record labels. Truth be told, they've been too concerned with other matters, specifically, guiding both a band and a label into their... more info

Clickmusic — Bell Orchestre's 'As Seen Through Windows' out in October, with UK dates announced. more info