Music is Art — Although most believe pop music is indeed sh*t, when it comes down to Beyonce and Lady Gaga, there’s an entertainment line to cross.  The two teamed up to create two songs together. In their latest videos, Beyonce and Lady Gaga both showcase the... more info

The Music Fix — News Flash: Debut new song!Jagjaguwar is pleased to announce the premiere of the first song off the debut album by Ryan Olson's project GAYNGS. His vision was realised in bringing in the best and brightest musicians in the Midwest area to come and ge... more info

Guardian Music — Metal monoliths among the many artists celebrating Record Store Day 2010 with limited-edition vinyl releasesA limited-edition 7" featuring songs by Black Sabbath and Metallica is among the treasures announced for Record Store Day 2010. Special vinyl ... more info

Stereogum — The folks over at Lollapalooza (scheduled for 8/6-8/8 in Grant Park, Chicago) are making you work Wheel Of Fortune style to figure out their 2010 lineup. So far the “O”’s are provided. I think I spot Bon Iver in there, but not OOIOO. Test your ... more info

Stereogum — When we premiered Peter Gabriel’s cover of Bon Iver’s “Flume,” we also learned a little bit about how Gabriel came across For Emma, and how he developed his piano-and-brass take. This video explains a bit more of the process behind the record... more info

Nialler9 — What would Bon Iver sound like if he was involved in group which was directly inspired by 10CC’s ‘I’m Not In Love?’ Wonder no more, as Minneapolis “super-family” Gayngs have made it happen. Started by Ryan Olsen with members of... more info

Guardian Music — This indie collective have taken the pure pop brilliance 10cc's I'm Not in Love as the template for our album of the year so farHometown: Minneapolis.The lineup: Ryan Olson, plus POS, Dessa, Michael Lewis, and various members of, among others, Bon Iv... more info

Guardian Music — Her new album, I Speak Because I Can, proves that Laura Marling is a songwriter who deserves comparison to the greatsLaura Marling's new album, I Speak Because I Can, is a moving response to her break-up with Noah and the Whale's frontman, Charlie Fi... more info

Time Out, London — Former Genesis leader tours his album of covers, which features takes on Radiohead, Paul Simon, Elbow and Bon Iver songs to vocal and orchestral backing more info

Nialler9 — Chris and Laura Coffey (aka doctor and psychologist, brother and sister) have released a free 5-track EP on Bandcamp. The tracks are The Holy Roman Army versions of Pixies’ ‘Wave of Mutilation‘, Rollerskate Skinny’s ‘Speed To My Side’, Bo... more info