Mjsbigblog — We’re watchting the X Factor LIVE today! It begins at 2:30 ET. Check out the live stream after the jump. I’ll be live blogging as we go. This week’s theme is “Heroes”. David Bowie’s song, “Heroes” will be release... more info

Twangville — To re-arrange a Bruce Springsteen hit for inclusion on your first record requires either courage and talent, or stupidity and narcissism. Fortunately, Pat Anderson exhibits the former on his debut album, Magnolia Road. He turns an anthemic tale of de... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG DOWNLOAD: Smoke or Fire - "Neon Light" (MP3) Smoke or Fire (photo by Katie Hovland) Much like The Hold Steady, Against Me or The Gaslight Anthem, Richmond's Smoke or Fire revel in the hard-rockin' melodicism of Bruce Springsteen,... more info

Twangville — It seems like everything written about Jesse Malin refers to his punk years in the band D Generation. If not about that, it’s all about the Bruce Springsteen or Ryan Adams comparisons drawing from his solo career. For far too long, I’ve ignored t... more info

Guardian Music — Academy, LeedsFrom the Strokes' Julian Casablancas to Mick Jagger, rock frontmen have often stumbled over the transition to solo singer – but Brandon Flowers has never lacked confidence. When his Killers bandmates decided to take a hiatus rather th... more info

All About Jazz — Drummer Max Weinberg speaks about touring with his Big Band, growing up in NJ, auditioning for Bruce Springsteen and how he met Conan O'Brien. Tune in to SOPAC's exclusive podcast "FRONT ROW" at http://sopacnow.org/602/sopac-podcast. Max Weinberg is ... more info

Topix — By Rege Behe , PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Last updated: 9:08 pm The idea was born in January when two old friends talked about getting together again. more info

Star Online, Malaysia — Of all his albums, Springsteen says Darkness marked dawn of career. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Bruce Springsteen once wrote “From small things, mama, big things one day come,” a thought that might serve Rucker well as he delves further into the second phase of his career as a country-leaning singer and songwriter. On his sophomore... more info

All About Jazz — GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SOUL SINGER DIES OF NATURAL CAUSES Soul legend Solomon Burke passed away on Sunday, October 10 at Schipol Airport in Amsterdam. He was 70 years old. Burke was best known for classic hits like "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love"... more info