Pitchfork — He may not be a president himself any longer, but Jay-Z's certainly got his opinions on who should hold the highest office in the land. A prerecorded message from the rapper urging support for the presidential candidacy of Illinois Senator Barac... more info

Idolator — Congratulations, world! You somehow made it all the way to Oct. 1, 2008, which means one thing: It's time for Rocktober to start. How will you celebrate? Some people are linking to YouTubes of Who songs. Others are hoping that you'll have a hankering... more info

Idolator — Well, sort of. The hip-hop mogul and the rock poet laureate of New Jersey are both playing free shows this weekend to encourage voter registration, as well as volunteerism for the Democratic Presidential nominee. Springsteen will perform an acoustic ... more info

Rolling Stone — One day after Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen revealed a joint NYC show in support of Barack Obama, Jay-Z announced that he would perform at a pair of free concerts this weekend in the hope of strengthening voter registration and support for Obama. ... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: News Today, Oh Boy!Spinner.com: Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel have signed on for an Obama benefit in New York. The show is the first time they have ever been billed for the same concert.Santogold will open for Kanye West during his E... more info

Guardian Music — Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen will play a joint gig in support of the Democratic presidential candidate. Elsewhere, rumours abound: will Franz Ferdinand follow suit? more info

Rock stars Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel are teaming up for their first joint concert to benefit Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Billboard) - In what is being billed as the first time they've ever played at the same concert, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel have signed on for a benefit for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama on October 16 at New York's Hamme... more info

Yahoo! Music — Reuters - In what is being billed as the first time they've ever played at the same concert, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel have signed on for a benefit for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama on October 16 at New York's Hammerstei... more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Billboard) - In what is being billed as the first time they've ever played at the same concert, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel have signed on for a benefit for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama on October 16 at New York's Hamme... more info