ContactMusic — The Flaming Lips are set to work with Yoko Ono and Bon Iver on their new album The psychedelic rockers frontman Wayne Coyne has named a list of stars who will appear on their upcoming release - expected for April - including Nick Cave and Edward Shar... more info

Gigwise — Along with Nick Cave... more info

411 Mania — And they're not the only ones the band will play with… more info

Guardian Music — As this column ends, I thought it appropriate to talk about rock's profound sense of beginning – its power and possibility, its surging promiseThis column began five years ago, born, in a roundabout way, out of a friendship with my editor, Michael.... more info

Stereogum — The Flaming Lips spent their 2011 hooking up with various different artists; during the year, they released collaborative EPs with Neon Indian, Lightning Bolt, Prefuse 73, and the Plastic Ono Band. And this year, they’re planning on rounding up a w... more info

Guardian Music — Full list of all the artists nominated in categories for this year's awardsBritish male solo artistEd Sheeran (Atlantic Records/Warner Music)James Blake (Polydor/Universal Music)James Morrison (Island/Universal Music)Noel Gallagher's High Flying Bird... more info

411 Mania — Band to play on February 4th... more info

Stereogum — The Justin Vernon media takeover continues. On February 4 — eight days before they’re slated to appear at the Grammy Awards — Bon Iver will serve as musical guests on Saturday Night Live, playing as a full nine-piece band. A press release claim... more info

Chorus.fm — *Bon Iver* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/boniver) will be on Saturday Night Live on February 4th. Mark your calendars. more info

411 Mania — This week's MBML has news on an At The Drive-In reunion and Bon Iver's Justin Vernon starting a record label. Also, I've got new downloads and music videos featuring La Sera, Of Montreal, Youth Lagoon, and Howler. Plus, a new artist to keep your ey... more info