411 Mania — Can Wrecking Ball knock 21 out of the top spot? more info

Guardian Music — Devendra Banhart? James Yorkston? Mumford and Sons?! Our indie prof asks who is the folkiest of them allIs the folk thing finished yet?Alex Kapranos via TwitterFolk originates from the German word "volk", meaning people, and therefore a fairly inclu... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Wired interviews Michael Chabon about the prejudice against science fiction. The A.V. Club marvels at the long and successful career of Bruce Springsteen. What's The Boss' secret? Quality is a factor, sure. Like Neil Young, Tom Petty, and Bob Dylan,.... more info

Stereogum — At least in theory, SXSW is supposed to be about discovering emerging and ascendent bands, but the fest just keeps adding big names: Bruce Springsteen, Fiona Apple, Norah Jones, John Mayer, T.I., Nas, the Shins, and — now — Jay-Z, arguably the bi... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — There are American legends...then there is Bruce Springsteen.  He is the rock and roll icon that legends aspire to be.  Where most artists speak to the people, Bruce has always spoken for the people.  It's like his music and his lyrics are what wo... more info

Gigwise — Bruce Springsteen takes album midweek No.1 ahead of Military Wives more info

411 Mania — Do Springsteen and White Stripes inadvertently cause prejudice? more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Video of the DayArtist: Vigo Thieves Video: 'Heartbeats' Highlight: "Heartbeats is a song about unity, equality and connection. I wrote the song with the intention of touching as many people as possible with the message that we are all t... more info

People.com — PEOPLE music critic Chuck Arnold says the best tracks include the late E Street Band sideman Clarence Clemons more info

CNN Showbiz — The recession has been rough on everyone -- except maybe Bruce Springsteen, who's emerged with some good material for his new album. more info