JamBase — By: Dennis Cook Weird don't usually swing this bloody hard! From the suited Yellow Submarine-like beastie throwing the horns on the cover to the electric vibraphone crunch inside (not to mention further subconscious stoking imagery from Thom Self... more info

JamBase — CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX TO TOUR US 200 TONS OF BAD LUCK OUT APRIL 14 ON INVADA RECORDS Crippled Black Phoenix Crippled Black Phoenix will be embarking on a US tour this month in support of their new album 200 Tons of Bad Luck out on April 14. ... more info

Perez Hilton — Chris Beat Her Down has finally admitted defeat! The rapper is really struggling with recording his new album, according to friends. "It's really hard for him to focus right now on his music, even though he really wants to," Brown's friend, Tyrese,r... more info

ContactMusic — Professional martial artist DIN THOMAS has voiced his support for pop star RIHANNA following her bust-up with on/off boyfriend CHRIS BROWN - by offering to beat up the KISS ... more info

Perez Hilton — Rihanna's slowly been going out into town and partying without Chris Brown. She's probably trying to show the world that she's slowly moving on. However, we don't think she's going to love this next piece of news. According to reports, RiRi is worri... more info

The Culture Of Me — We here around THE CULTURE OF ME were once obsessed with all things relating to Sassy and Dirt magazines.  And while those titles are long gone, the sentiment of how they covered the culture industries has indeed left its mark on writers and cultu... more info

The Culture Of Me — (photo by Melissa Hesse) Afternoon Records recording artists and indie pop darlings from Minneapolis, Now, Now Every Children are packing up their suitcases next week for a hop across the Atlantic Ocean, which finds them playing more than a dozen ... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — The following shows are on sale now: Mike Watt and the Missingmen on May 7 at Maxwell’s and May 8 at Mercury Lounge. Tickets Crystal Antlers on May 12 at Mercury Lounge. Tickets Danielson on May 15 at Mercury Lounge. Tickets Bell and Bowerbirds on... more info

Perez Hilton — Rihanna is slowly trying to put that whole incident behind her. The Umbrella singer has been seen lately going out- a lot - to restaurants and clubs. Without Chris Beat Her Down, thankfully. Just yesterday, Wednesday, Rihanna was spotted at Les Deux ... more info

Pasta Primavera — Tonight in Baltimore don’t miss out on a beautiful music event over at the Talking Head with Nicole Atkins, Abby Mott, and Kadman.  If you crave some louder music the Ottobar has your fix with The Matrimonials, The Demon Beat, Snowmen, and The Y... more info