411 Mania — That's right kids, it's a Jersey column this week. more info

Pop Crunch — Willow Smith’s debut single, the infectious dance anthem “Whip My Hair,” has been covered by everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Jersey Shorer Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi. Now watch as velvet-voiced YouTuber Katie Gavin (or Katie Gavs), 17, take... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mihai Vancea said... The Books - The Way Out (2010)- Review - There is something for everybody here; there are jokes, poetry, melodies, and a charming goofiness, witty and introspective. The Way Out is altogether a very original record that proves yo... more info

Popdose — Our peek into Bruce Springsteen's vaults finds us beginning to tackle the sprawl of The River. more info

Stereogum — Rolling Stone asked 50 artists for different kinds of musical lists, from Yoko Ono’s favorite John Lennon songs to Cee Lo’s favorite examples of southern hip-hop. Win Butler shared his favorite Bruce Springsteen songs with the magazine. Providing... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Bruxa do Vinil said... V.A. - Os 7 Velhinhos (1961) Ana Maria Brandão - Interpreta Sinhô (1978) V.A.- Custódio Mesquita, Prazer em Conhecê-lo (1986 ) Amelinha - Caminho do sol (1985) Benito di Paula - Quadrafônico (1975) Only Vinyl at: http://a... more info

Chicago Tribune — Bowie, Dylan, Springsteen, Syl Johnson among best collectionsThough digital downloads are the preferred format for many music listeners, you still can't beat the extras that come with a well-conceived boxed set. Here's a guide to some of the more no... more info

All About Jazz — Black Friday provided a ray of hope for indie music retailers. "Most did well, with many reporting lines of people waiting to get in," said Michael Bunnell, Director of Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS). "We don't see that often anymore." ... more info

Guardian Music — O2, LondonBefore introducing No Cars Go, Arcade Fire's Win Butler has a few words for the people who blocked his tour bus the day before. "Nice job, student rallies," he says to an approving roar. "Fucking hell, man! I wasn't praising you while I was... more info

The World Forgot — First and foremost let me say that I really enjoy Jimmy Fallon.  He was brilliant as the one member of the cast who always broke on SNL.  His rapport with Tina Fey on Weekend Update was the highlight of that segment’s long and storied history.  ... more info