Chorus.fm — *Ben Kweller* (http://www.myspace.com/benkweller)'s new video for "Fight" can be seen in the replies. more info

JamBase — THE WATSON TWINS ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICA TOUR AND NEW EP, Live At Fingerprints NEW RECORDING DUE ON VANGUARD FEBRUARY 17 The Watson Twins The Watson Twins, named for identical twins Chandra and Leigh Watson, have announced the February 17 release o... more info

Radio Exile — There’s a scary rumor going around that David Bowie might be resurrecting Ziggy Stardust.  Let’s pray this doesn’t happen [Flaming Pablum] Ben Kweller on Letterman last night [Each Note Secure] Maximo Park just announced their first live sho... more info

Rock Sellout — Ben Kweller is gearing up for the February 3 release of his new album Changing Horses. To celebrate the event, he shot a video in his backyard and announced a really cool (well, someone might think it’s really cool) contest that is hosted via his o... more info

Pitchfork — Some gut reactions based on the first round of bands named for this year's SXSW Music Festival, which will take place in Austin March 18-22:1) Only two "crystal" bands...so far (Crystal Method and Crystal Stilts).2) Most Stereotype-Edifying Japanese ... more info

Pitchfork — Some gut reactions based on the first round of bands named for this year's SXSW Music Festival, which will take place in Austin March 18-22:1) Only two "crystal" bands...so far (Crystal Method and Crystal Stilts).2) Most Stereotype-Edifying Japa... more info

JamBase — SXSW Music Announces Partial Band List The South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference and Festival, scheduled to take place Wednesday, March 18 - 22, 2009 in Austin, Texas, is pleased to announce the first round of bands scheduled to perform at ... more info

Paste Magazine — We already told you that Ben Kweller has gone country on his new album, Changing Horses, out Feb. 3 via ATO Records. Now the young songwriter, who just finished a Fall tour, has planned dates for February and March. more info

Rock Sellout — From a Watson Twins’ Myspace Bulletin: If you don’t already know Ben Kweller’s amazing musical talents you best get your act together! The first time we met Ben face to face, it was backstage at one of his shows. After almost catching him with ... more info

Silent Uproar — Ben Kweller will return on February 3rd, 2009 with Changing Horses via ATO. The album was mostly recorded in Austin, TX and is reportedly a "straight up country affair." more info