NME — Acts unite to protest against the US state's controversial new immigration law more info

Pitchfork — Nobody in the music world seems to like Arizona's controversial new immigration law, but people are divided on how to approach it. Rage Against the Machine frontman Zack de la Rocha has helped organized the Sound Strike, a protest that involves va... more info

Silent Uproar — Primus have announced North American dates for the second annual Oddity Faire, which runs from July through October. Gogol Bordello and Mariachi el Bronx will join the mix on select dates. The tour will no doubt raise awareness of a new Primus album ... more info

Guardian Music — Getting off at the wrong bus stop led me to an otherworld of free festivals and brilliant bands. Just don't expect to read about Tragic Roundabout or the Tofu Love Frogs in the music pressAnd the award for hardest-working artist on the festival circu... more info

Pitchfork — The folks behind the Lollapalooza festival have just announced the schedule for the three-day marathon, which comes to Chicago's Grant Park August 6-8. And as with any gigantic eight-stage festival, you might need a little help navigating the mons... more info

Guardian Music — Finsbury Park, LondonLast Christmas a Facebook campaign powered Californian rap-metal veterans Rage Against the Machine to the top of the singles chart, pipping The X Factor victor Joe McElderry's The Climb.It was the first time in five years that th... more info

Time Out, London — 'The Rage Factor' is the promised free show by LA rap-metal band, RATM at the 40,000 capacity park as a thank you to all the fans who made ''Killing in the Name' the UK's number one Xmas single... more info

MTV.com News — Strokes, Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley and Nas, Janelle Monáe and Al Green also set to play San Francisco festival.By Kara Warner Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival Photo: Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival Deadheads rejoice! Phil Lesh an... more info

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L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A list of upcoming shows across the Southland, with on-sale dates in parentheses. Staples Center Lady Gaga, March 28, 2011 (Wed.) Gibson Amphitheatre Alejandro Fernandez, Sept. 3 (Fri.) Mayan Theater Gogol Bordello, June 21-22 (now) El Rey Theatre Cy... more info