Idolator — The Scottish twee band the Shop Assistants are one of those bands that have been semi-lost to time, and the Internet hasn't been much help; their semi-official Web site has a Comic Sans header and links to a dead board and a (gasp!) negative NME revi... more info

All About Jazz — Duke Pearson was a pianist, composer, and arranger who helped craft the sound of many of the Blue Note label's classic mid-1960s releases. He had a gift for writing quickly and coming up with memorable melodies that could be bright, poignant, or Side... more info

JamBase — Words By: Tiffany Narron | Images by: Zach Mahone Xavier Rudd :: 09.16.08 :: The Orange Peel :: Asheville, NC Xavier Rudd :: 09.16 :: Asheville, NC Asheville's very own "Social Aid & Pleasure Club" had its doors blown off as a sold out crowd ... more info

All About Jazz — The Blue Note Jazz Club will host "Reaching Forth 2008" - a benefit for JazzReach Monday, October 13 which will feature a stellar trio comprised of some of today's most compelling and adventurous jazz artists including the celebrated guitarist, Kurt ... more info

Idolator — Do you like movies (and books) (and TV shows) about teenage vampires? I don't, but apparently a lot of people do! (Ask me how many friends I've made sad by talking shit about the universally beloved Buffy The Vampire Slayer.) I know personally that a... more info

KEXP Seattle — photos by Dan Muller Hopefully, you had a chance to come out to Neumo’s on Friday night for the latest installment of John in the Morning at Night with Head Like a Kite, Blue Giant, Harvey Danger, and Two Gallants. It was good times for all, but if... more info

All About Jazz — PIONEERING JAZZ LABEL CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL TOUR AND ALBUM Ravi Coltrane On January 13, Blue Note Records will commemorate the label's 70th anniversary with the release of Mosaic: A Celebration of Blue Note Records, an eight-song co... more info

The Newsroom — "Women's Health" magazine published its first environmental issue, and Young Hollywood was there to celebrate and talk to some of today's hottest actresses, like Molly Sims, about the importance of water and the environment. more info

JamBase — PIONEERING JAZZ LABEL CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL TOUR AND ALBUM Ravi Coltrane On January 13, Blue Note Records will commemorate the label's 70th anniversary with the release of Mosaic: A Celebration of Blue Note Records, an eight-song c... more info

Totally Fuzzy — popheaven said... Blue Cartoon - September Songs (2006) genre : folk pop, sunshine pop, jangle pop Holiday - Cafe Reggio (1997) genre : indie pop, twee pop, jangle... [Visit the blog for the full post] more info