NME — Guitarist elaborates on February statement in Austin more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — On the first full day of action at SXSW, early risers -- and patient ones -- could catch Jack White performing two songs in front of a bus, and U.K. upstarts the Vaccines giving a modern gloss to Buddy Holly-influenced rock, all while performing song... more info

NME — Blues man to release new album in May more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Jack White stunned fans in Texas on Wednesday (16Mar11) by performing a surprise gig at the South By Southwest arts festival. The Foo Fighters played an impromptu show at the Austin event on Tuesday night (15Mar11) after celebrating their n... more info

Pop Candy — Top o' the mornin' to you on this St. Patrick's Day! We're nearing the end of the week, so I hope you're starting to make some frothy plans. ... more info

NME — Josh Homme and co play debut album in its entirety more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — About 1,200 miles separate Austin, Texas, and Los Angeles, but at the annual South by Southwest festival and conference, that distance can sometimes feel even greater. On the first full day of action at SXSW, early risers -- and patient... more info

NME — Raconteurs and Dead Weather man plays Third Man Records event more info

Culture Bully — Dee Goodz's Flowetic Justice II drops, Jack White talks upholstery, new Cy Barkley & local concert recaps. more info

Culture Bully — MPR interviews Jack White, Ke$ha drinks blood on stage in Sydney, Raekwon & Talib shows confirmed & a slew of other Nashville concert announcements. more info