Idolator — With rumors that Woodstock is going to dust off the dove for a fourth time, we're a little psyched. We love a good mudfight, and out nation's famous people (White Stripes, Kanye West) are way cooler than they were in 1999 (Limp Bizkit, Creed). But th... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - After successful apprearances at SXSW '09, IDA MARIA's 2008 debut album, Fortress Round My Heart, finally gets a US release; digitally on March 24th and cd on April 14th via Mercury Records (buy cd here) . The... more info

Idolator — You had to think that Coachella would have to find someone to replace Amy Winehouse on their Saturday lineup, although you'd think Goldenvoice probably should have had a list ready in advance of actually booking her in the first place. Thankfully, M... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Frisicano Ida Maria @ Union Hall (more by Kyle Dean Reinford) I wanted to re-release my album, the way I wanted it to be. I have designed the artwork, added three new songs, and changed the track listing.... more info

Rolling Stone — Who: Ida Maria, a 24-year-old Norwegian punky pop hellion whose debut album Fortress ‘Round My Heart, stocked with caffeinated rock songs about drinking and one-night stands, is finally coming to America after garnering rave reviews throughout Euro... more info

Altsounds — Born and raised in the icy Norwegian stillness of the Arctic Circle, *Ida Maria* brought a new cool to the top of the pops when her first single release in the UK, *"I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked"* hit #13 on the national chart and sent... more info

JamBase — THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS, DEVENDRA BANHART, ETIENNE DE CRECY THE ORB, MURDER CITY DEVILS, BUSY P AND PLUMP DJs ADDED TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2009 APRIL 17, 18 AND 19 Coachella 2008 by Dave Vann The Chemical Brothers (DJ ... more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — Why did being in three or four pieces not work for you? We put 10,000 fliers up in the sacramento area looking for members to join this band. Not one person responded. Been around that scene for a long time... think we exhausted most of the people in... more info

Altsounds — Sacramento's* Middle Class Rut* continues to convert fans across the UK in their sold out tour with Innerpartysystem and will now embark on NME dates with Ida Maria. Not ones to rest on their laurels, MC Rut will also head out on a European tour this... more info

PopSugar UK — Not everyone is enamored with Valentine's Day, so I've put together a selection of CDs, DVDs and books for those of you who are looking to escape the romance and schmaltz. My girl Dear has also got some tips on how to survive V-Day if you're single. ... more info