KEXP Seattle — Enjoy the calm. The storm’s heading your way over the next two weeks with releases from Animal Collective, Andrew Bird, Bruce Springsteen, Franz Ferdinand, A.C. Newman, Antony & the Johnsons, Bon Iver, and more. For now, you can fill in the gaps of... more info

The Lipster — Remember when Lily Allen said that stuff about drugs? (It was only last week, so you should.) Then everyone took the very worst bit and pretended she said she bloody loved fistfuls of filthy bloody drugs, yeah? Then EMI said she didn't say that, than... more info

JamBase — War Child: Heroes Cover Album War Child has announced the full list of artists and songs for their new album Heroes. Set for release on Parlophone on February 16, the album's concept was to get some of the biggest legends in music history to selec... more info

Pitchfork — Last September, Pitchfork reported that Astralwerks would be releasing Heroes, a benefit compilation for War Child, a charity that helps kids stranded in war zones across the world. Heroes has a pretty simple and great concept: Music legends pick the... more info

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ContactMusic — FRANZ FERDINAND have announced they will launch their third album at London gay club Heaven.The band will reportedly showcase songs from their forthcoming album ... more info

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Scotsman.com — SCOTLAND'S biggest band are poised to release their first album since 2005. Franz Ferdinand will launch their third album, Tonight: Franz Ferdinand, at Europe's most more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — He has spent most of the past two months Stateside, but as his partner in crime prepares to return to work it appears Russell Brand is also returning to his old ways.The actor and comedian joined fellow hellraiser Noel Gallagher of Oasis for a night ... more info

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