Guardian Music — The indie eccentrics (and some plastic birds) invade our studio for an exclusive performance of their modern protest song, Who's in Control?Ben KapeAndy GallagherLaurence TophamElliot SmithRichard Sprenger more info

Guardian Music — Tenessee rockers Mona turn the Guardian studio's dials up to 11 with their new single, Trouble On The WayBen KapeAndy GallagherElliot SmithMustafa Khalili more info

Mjsbigblog — Today’s Idol Appearances: David Archuleta appears on the Baub Show.  Listen to it HERE. 7 pm PST. *** Blake Lewis Plays Contour in Seattle on New Year’s Eve Blake Lewis Live performance and DJ set, plus catered appetizer buff... more info

Guardian Music — Creative artists are fifth in the top 10 professions with high rates of depressive illness. But does depression attract them to the job? Or does the job make them depressed?Health.com recently published a top 10 of professions with the highest rate ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Only Good Song said... Arlo Guthrie - In Times Like These (2007) with The University Of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra @320 Thanks Fuzzy http://onlygoodsong.blogspot.com Sakalli said... Grateful Dead - Shakedown Street (1978) (@256) Black Widow - Blac... more info

From Mato, From London — Villagers Dublin (IRL) Cantautor con presupuesto, Conor J. O’Brien ha hecho un disco de acústica condecorada de pianos y cuerdas. Íntimo y personal, susurrado al oído y emocionante a la vez. Te gustarán si te gustan Neil Young, Elliott Smith, T... more info

Guardian Music — 9 December: Our musical Christmas countdown continues as Conor from Villagers talks us through his Spotify playlistDomino artist Villagers has pulled out all the stops for his advent calendar entry with a detailed run through every song on his playli... more info

Popdose — The Friday Mixtape features contemplative tuneage from Paul Simon, Dion, Great Lake Swimmers, Elliott Smith, Okkervil River, Michael Hedges, and more. more info

Guardian Music — Los Angeles band Warpaint visit our studio to perform their song of the same name and explain how they created itBen KapeAndy GallagherElliot SmithHenry Barnes more info

Guardian Music — The soul star's chart-topping single was originally called Fuck You. Here, he performs the viral smash hit in its original form, and explains the song's genesisWarning: This video contains strong languageRead an interview with Cee Lo in this Sunday's... more info