Allmusic Blog — Former Hot Damn Jammers Free Energy made a video for their incredible summery new single on DFA called “Free Energy,” and we think you should watch it. Their freewheeling ’70s sound is an amalgamation of all the great easygoing, good time rocke... more info

Undercover, Australia — Cheap Trick will revive its performance of Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band with a series of shows at The Hilton in Las Vegas. more info

Powerpopulist — Favebloggers be relentless.*** To wit:The Smithereens - Behind the Wall of Sleep - Bleedin' OutCheap Trick - Surrender (Outtake) & He's A Whore & Oh Caroline - Bleedin' OutStiff Little Fingers - Strummerville - Bleedin' OutThe Raveonettes - Remember ... more info

Stereogum — We posted about Philadelphia post-Hockey Night quintet Free Energy's catchy classic rock via their James Murphy and Eric Broucek-produced 7". It's out now on DFA because it's nice to dance to '70s guitar hooks. See, for example, "Dark Trance," the... more info

Guardian Music — American Idol winner Jordin Sparks tells Rob Fitzpatrick about Christmas carols, Creationism and being a 'Jesus freak'Hello Jordin Sparks. Where are you right now?I'm sitting in the hotel opposite the QwestCenter in Omaha, Nebraska (1). It's humungo... more info

MTV.com News — Eldest Jackson, also a professional singer, has three grown children.By Eric Ditzian Rebbie Jackson Photo: Harrison Funk/WireImage With the ultimate decision involving custody of Michael Jackson's three young children still very much up in... more info

Detroit Free Press — It may seem an odd bill on the surface, but there's actually a solid lineage to be traced among Def Leppard, Poison and Cheap Trick. All share a fetish for power-pop melodies and a penchant for upbeat rock flash. It's a night of classic tu... more info

Stereogum — From the demise of Minneapolis's Hockey Night comes Free Energy. Guitarist Scott Wells and singer Paul Sprangers are the main Hockey Night dudes to spearhead this new project, a throwback classic rocking quintet calling Philly home and earning consta... more info

Chicago Tribune — The death of Michael Jackson has been a means to introduce the younger generation to the King of Pop's pre-"Thriller" years through videos and the remembrances of those who grew up listening to the Jackson 5. The Def Leppard , Cheap Trick and ... more info

411 Mania — Like Queen, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, XTC, or Cheap Trick? Step right up folks, as this week C.A. takes some notes from the Paisley Underground. more info