Cross Rhythms — Dottie Peoples launches DP Muzik Group more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — According to a posting on the Deep Purple Appreciation Society web site, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan reportedly told the crowd at a recent London show that PURPLE will return for a UK tour next year. more info

Stereogum — San Francisco trio Facing New York cite the Dismemberment Plan, Fela Kuti, the Police, and Steely Dan, among others, as influences. Listening to "All A This" from their forthcoming Get Hot, you can get a sense of the D-Plan as well as some of the dy... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — According to a posting on the Deep Purple Appreciation Society web site, DEEP PURPLE broke the record for international artists playing in Israel. more info