Guardian Music — The entertainment that's big in Germany this yearGermany's top books1. Jesus von Nazareth: Band II: Vom Einzug in Jerusalem bis zur Auferstehung (Jesus of Nazareth – Holy Week: From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection) by Joseph Ratzing... more info

Nialler9 — As expected Oxegen 2011 will be a much more pop/rock affair this year with the likes of The Script, Black Eyed Peas, Bruno Mars, Tinie Tempah, Jessie J in the pop corner with names like Foo Fighters, The Strokes (Thumbs up), Weezer, Beady Eye, Coldpl... more info

Abeano — Last weekend The Strokes performed two tracks for the comedy buffs over at Saturday Night Live. You’re probably familiar with ‘Under The Cover of Darkness’ by now (although Julian kind of fucks it up) but they also brought a new one along,... more info

Altsounds — Bruno Mars' Melbourne fans will get one last chance to get their hands on a golden ticket to his sold-out show at Festival Hall on Saturday 16th April. Production sightlines have now been solidified which has confirmed space for another few hundred ... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Official visuals to the collaboration from Bruno Mars’ brand new album.   a2a_linkname="Bruno Mars – Liqour Store Blues ft Damian Marley (Video)"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/03/04/bruno-mars-liqour-store-blues-ft-damian-... more info

Impose Magazine — There needs to be some form of proper mediation between artist and listener, a barometer of taste and decency to give us something to dream on or at least bump on a portable media player. There is hope for pop music, this article will prove, but I ju... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Song choice. It’s a relatively straightforward concept that "American Idol" judges have attempted to drill into contestants’ psyches for the last 10 years. As unnerving as selecting a track and whittling it down to a minute-and-a-half seems, it�... more info

NME — London festival adds 10 more acts more info

Pop Crunch — Lenny Kravitz and Bruno Mars are collaborating and Tweeting their jam sessions! Kravitz, a seasoned rocker who won a Grammy for his ’90s breakout hit “Fly Away,” recently hooked up [...] more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Janelle Monae @ Terminal 5 (more by Matthew Eisman) As performing with Prince and a Grammy performance have recently shown, Janelle Monae is definitely moving upward. It wouldn't be surprising if Of Montreal, who she has opened for on tour... more info