Pitchfork — The few, the proud, the independent record stores. With the rest of the economy joining the music business in a perilous free fall, indie shops are getting hit hard right now. But help is on the way in the form of the second annual Record Store Day, ... more info

Pitchfork — The few, the proud, the independent record stores. With the rest of the economy joining the music business in a perilous free fall, indie shops are getting hit hard right now. But help is on the way in the form of the second annual Record Store Day, ... more info

Stereogum — As the outlook for record stores gets increasingly dire, the festivities associated with Record Store get proportionately more awesome. Matador's contribution will be to corral Sonic Youth and Beck onto a single 7" and have them engage in mutual and ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — OldRockr1 said... New today at Too Old To Rock & Roll... Jeff Beck 2003-09-02 Jeff Beck 1999-03-21 Grace Potter 2007-09-06 Joan Jett 2006-12-02 Led Zeppelin 1980-06-29 Joe Jackson SF 1979 Neil Young Chrome Dreams Ii Acoustic Compilation http://oldro... more info

JamBase — By: Dennis Cook Me Not Me (arriving February 3 on Royal Potato Family Records) begins like a rusty spigot twisting loose. Then, a crystalline flow rushes forth - mineral rich, cool, cleansing. For all his crazy technique and inherent skill, Mar... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: News, Holy HellSpinner.com: Apparently being a music icon of sorts is not enough to save you from the real estate doldrums. According to the L.A. Times, So Cal stalwart Beck has had to lower the price on not one, but two of his L.A.-are... more info

Paste Magazine — Astralwerks Records has partnered with international relief organization War Child for a benefit album, Heroes, which will be released on Feb. 24. Astralwerks asked legends like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Blondie and The Ramones to choose one o... more info

Stereogum — Or, in words your parents will understand: Lily Allen did a cover of the Clash's "Straight To Hell" with the original's co-writer Mick Jones, no less. Originally released in 1982 as the third single from Combat Rock, "Straight To Hell" returned to t... more info

Rolling Stone — • U2’s “Get On Your Boots” Released Early • U2, Springsteen Kick Off Inaugural Party Top stories from the last three days: • Bruce, U2 Prep for Special Visit From Obama • U2 Reveal Horizon Track List, Cover • Jeff Beck on Rock Hall, C... more info

Rolling Stone — • U2, Springsteen Kick Off Inaugural Party • Bruce, U2 Prep for Special Visit From Obama • U2 Reveal Horizon Track List, Cover • Jeff Beck on Rock Hall, Clapton Gigs • Circuit City Falls Victim to Recession • Behind the Fall of Indie 103 ... more info