Time Out, London — Brian Eno will NOT be appearing at this tres exciting reprisal of the Ether event celebrating a groundbreaking and recently-resparked creative partnership more info

JamBase — Byrne Calls Out Bono On a recent post to his blog, David Byrne totally called out U2 and Bono, bringing to light the estimated cost (both financially and environmental) of their extravagant tour. Here's the blog in Byrne's words: Thank ... more info

Stereogum — We've already seen photos illustrating U2's monstrous 360º Tour rig, but something that can get David Byrne to brandish some blog snark is probably worth experiencing in moving images. And with sound too, why not. U2's stage spectacular is exhi... more info

Live Daily — Alt-rockers The Killers [ tickets ] have tacked a handful of dates onto their forthcoming North American run behind last fall's "Day & Age." Since last check, eight new shows have been added to the itinerary, which kicks off Aug. 8 in Elizabeth, I... more info

NME — Former Talking Heads man planning new project more info

Spinner.com — Fanfarlo are a London-based five-piece who sound like an unruly collision between Belle & Sebastian, the Arcade Fire and Beirut.They are fronted by Swedish-born singer Simon Balthazar, a man whose formative years in Gothenberg helped create the achin... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne has taken aim at Irish rockers U2 for spending so much money on their current world tour, accusing human rights campaigner Bono of hypocrisy over the lavish shows. more info

411 Mania — David Byrne blasted the Irish band on his blog... more info

Persona Sauna — NPR listeners came out of the woodwork to cast their votes for the year's best music thus far, and Animal Collective took the top spots in both Best Album and Best Song.Best Singles of 2009 (so far)1. "My Girls" Animal Collective2. "Two Weeks" Grizz... more info

NME — Former Talking Head says he’s feeling less than charitable more info