L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Jack White isn’t the only member of the Raconteurs with an album out this week. On "What Kind of World," Brendan Benson continues the solo work he’s been doing since 1996, a full decade before he and the White Stripes... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Brendan Benson is back with another solo album, this time releasing it on Readymade Records, his own record label and publishing company. No need to talk of The Raconteurs here, as Benson’s What Kind of World is strictly his own sound (though he w... more info

Guardian Music — (Lojinx)Being a Raconteur alongside Jack White hasn't propelled Brendan Benson into pop's upper echelons, and his fifth solo album drips with disappointment. "Well here it goes again, another losing streak," he sings over the gorgeous 70s AOR piano ... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - Brendan Benson has announced news on the upcoming release of his fifth studio album What Kind of World. It'll be available exclusively via BrendanBenson.com on April 21, the day of his son's 2nd birthday. The album will... more info

Guardian Music — If you want proof of what Jason Falkner has brought to other people's records, listen to his own songsSomeday, someone will bring together all the many strands of Jason Falkner's career. He's one of rock's great enablers, and producer, writer, arrang... more info

Stereogum — The Michigan-born power-popper and Raconteurs co-leader Brendan Benson is starting a new label and pubishing company called Readymade — the idea being that the new label will allow him to release whatever he produces, whenever he wants. The first a... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — According to a recent report, record sales were actually UP in 2011 thanks in part to Adele's 21. Perhaps sensing the upward trend, and inspired by his friend and bandmate Jack White (who is keeping busy and will be... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Record Store Day comes twice a year. On Black Friday (11/25), hit your favorite indie store and get your hands on exclusive vinyl and what-not. Back-Wash Rhythm Band – The Golden Breed Soundtrack (Vinyl) Beastie Boys – Hot Sauce Committee P... more info

ContactMusic — The Raconteurs are uncertain whether they will record another album The Steady as She Goes hitmakers - which features former White Stripes musician Jack White and Brendan Benson - are currently on tour in the US but admit they dont know if there w... more info

Altsounds — Brendan Benson is pleased to announce the re-release of his critically acclaimed 2002 album Lapalco, a record that NPR labeled "Terrific" and Rolling Stone proclaimed "as universal as the late night, semi-drunken answering machine message or the love... more info