Spinner.com — Filed under: News, R.I.P.ELO bassist Kelly Groucutt died of a heart attack Thursday, at the age of 63. According to the BBC, the bassist/vocalist reportedly suffered the heart attack Wednesday night and never regained consciousness. He passed away Th... more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — Another track from Music Go Music that sounds like it could've come from Olivia Newton John and ELO's Xanadu soundtrack. From Secretly Canadian:"'Warm in the Shadows' is dance music, as envisioned by a group with a greater allegiance to pop archetype... more info

JamBase — Words by: Dennis Cook | Images by: Josh Miller Hot Buttered Rum/Blue Turtle Seduction :: 01.09.09 :: Fillmore Auditorium :: San Francisco, CA Erik Yates - HBR :: 01.09 There's a tendency in bands to stick to what they know, stick to what they'v... more info

Paste Magazine — Hometown: Los Angeles Album: Morning Tide Band Members [L-R]: Brian Reyes (bass, keys, vocals), David Esau (drums), Ian Moreno (guitar), Ed Reyes (vocals, guitar), Lee LaDouceur (keys) For Fans Of: Electric Light Orchestra, The Beach Boys, power-po... more info

Guardian Music — Alan McGee: Critics called them 'dull' and laughed at the spaceships. Did they not realise Jeff Lynne was a songwriter to rival Lennon and McCartney? more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Latest entry from Noel Gallagher's blog on www.oasisinet.com Ryan Adams has described the light show as looking like ELO with fangs! I’m not sure what it means, but I like it. Does anyone listen to the Russell Brand show? I only ask because so... more info