Guardian Music — This four-piece call what they do 'psychedelic drum pop' but are keen not to be pigeonholed as 'tribal' for reasons best known to themselvesHometown: Peckham.The lineup: Josh Mitchell (vocals, guitar, samplers), Charlie Rotberg (drums, samplers), Jam... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Lori Baily & Ted Barron DOWNLOAD: Tift Merritt & Norman Blake - Thirteen (Big Star) (MP3) Tift Merritt w/ Matthew Sweet & friends @ the Big Star Tribute in March (by Lori) Tift Merritt's is now on tour... more info

Guardian Music — Sometimes the meaning of a song is communicated not with words or explanation, but through the magic of the music itselfOne cold spring in St Petersburg many years ago, my Russian exchange partner asked me to write out all of the lyrics to the Cranb... more info

Guardian Music — Vortex, LondonThere is an air of butter-wouldn't-melt impishness about American folk singer Sam Amidon, something teasing that keeps you on your toes. He gives this impression partly because he has the curly mop and wide eyes of an overgrown five-yea... more info

Popdose — The vinyl release of Big Star "Third" as a Record Store Day exclusive is one of this year's most special offerings. Popdose has a copy for one lucky reader. more info

Totally Fuzzy — Ice said... Santiago a Capella - The Monteverdi Choir / John Eliot Gardiner - 2004, 2010. Santiago a Capella Llibre Vermell de Montserrat Francisco Guerrero (1528-1599) Alonso Lobo (1555-1617) John IV of Portugal (1604-1656) Tomas Luis de Victoria (1... more info

Totally Fuzzy — gibroo said... Almost Ready is a new blog and we invite you to sample Alex Chilton's "Like Flies On Sherbert" http://gibroo.blogspot.com Ekko said... Grynch-The Timeless EP, featuring Blue Scholars. Free & legal! http://www.berkeleyplaceblog.com B... more info

ContactMusic — R. E. M. star Michael Stipe has been added to the line-up for Saturday's (26Mar11) Alex Chilton tribute concert in New York. Stipe will join Chilton's band Big Star at Baruch College for a rendition of the group's Kanga Roo.... more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - It was supposed to be a celebration. more info

Pop Candy — One of the saddest parts about last year's South by Southwest was hearing that Alex Chilton had died at age 59. The singer/songwriter was scheduled ... more info