melophobe — Folk artist Daniel Johnston is turning 50-years-old on Saturday, January 22, and his closest friends have set up a hotline for fans to leave messages for Daniel in the days surrounding his special day. Owning half a century is a big deal, and sending... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The brilliant, controversial, legendary and much-covered 'outsider' folk musician (and visual artist) Daniel Johnston is turning 50 years old on January 22nd, and those closest to him are helping him celebrate with the launch of new projects includin... more info

Guardian Music — 7 December: Our Christmas countdown continues as She & Him's Zooey Deschanel and M Ward introduce their playlistTo explain their playlist, She & Him's Zooey Deschanel and M Ward wrote us a little line about each track ... She & Him's audio advent pla... more info

Guardian Music — As Paul bows out from curating this column, we'd like you to suggest the best lyrical exits in pop"Get your motor running, head out on the highway, make sure you've got your helmet on, and a snack for later in the day ..."Born to be Road Safe there, ... more info

Guardian Music — That mixture of thrill-seeking and abandonment is not unique to bikers, but it certainly seems to be popularWhen you hear the word motorbike, what do you think of? Marlon Brando in an unfortunate cap astride his Triumph? The ultrafast races in Akira?... more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about paying homage to music legends. Now we're embarking on a journey to mythical worlds"Yes this is worse than 'Bicycles', wrote Suzi last weekend and I could see her point of view. Bicycles was, and shall remain, a prince among t... more info

Guardian Music — Most were hymns of praise to the Fab Four, inevitably – but believe it or not there are people out there who don't like the Beatles, and want to sing about itIt happened during an egg sale. My brothers and I were being driven round a Norwich suburb... more info

Totally Fuzzy — So here we are again, on another anniversary! As you know, not too many survive all that long on the web. But we did. Still a lot of growing up to do when you're 7 I guess. Although... I wouldn't wait for that - growing up - if I were you. :) Thanks... more info

Totally Fuzzy — themusicologist said... musicology #577 Essential Cuts #7 (Fela Kuti – Kalakuta Show) Today’s ESSENTIAL cut comes courtesy of, (for me), one of the ALL time greats none other than Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Genuine Virtuoso and giant of a man who stood... more info

Stereogum — There’s a comedy show here in Williamsburg that makes for really good Wednesday diversions. It’s called Big Terrific, it happens in the Cameo Lounge (which sits in back of the Loving Cup on N. 6th Street), there’s a special on all-you-can-drink... more info