Topix — This is a photo of a cassette tape . It appears to be a test copy of Wilco 's new record, "The Whole Love." It's a pretty good record, better than the last one. more info

Guardian Music — Guitarist with the Miracles who co-wrote their 1965 hit The Tracks of My TearsSoft and dreamy, a perfect pre-echo of the song's exquisitely swooning melancholy, the guitar lead-in to The Tracks of My Tears, the 1965 hit by the Miracles, remains one o... more info

Guardian Music — New recording, which features grunts and yelps from athletes worldwide, to be theme for Coca Cola's London 2012 advertsAfter two solo records and an album with Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson faces what may be his greatest challenge yet: an anthem for Lon... more info

Chicago Tribune — When Kids These Days debuted in July 2009, at a West Side club, the first song they played was an expansive cover of James Brown's "It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World." more info

NME — Jacque Hollander says she has been forced into hiding after receiving death threats more info

ContactMusic — James Browns former publicist has hired a top private eye to investigate the soul legends death - because she thinks he was murdered Jacque Hollander has never accepted that the Godfather of Soul suffered a heart attack and died on Christmas Day 25De... more info

Guardian Music — Guardian and Observer writers are picking their favourite albums – with a view that you might do the same. Here, Saptarshi Ray gets high on De La Soul's debutMy teenage years were a nightmare: cursed with a sunny disposition, easygoing nature and a... more info

MVSW — Kris Kross ~ “Jump” For some reason this song came up in conversation yesterday, so I thought I’d blast it for OSW. Jermaine Dupre is credited with writing and producing this jam… Check this article for anyone interested in where they are now... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Snoop Dogg, Drake, Lex Luger and B.o.B all took home top honors at BMI's Urban Awards in Hollywood on Friday.Snoop joins a list of past honorees that includes George Clinton, The Jacksons, James Brown, Isaac Hayes, Little Richard and Chuck Berry. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Charles Bradley at Fort Greene Park in July (more by BBG) If James Brown was Soul Brother #1, then one of the artists vying for that #2 spot is Charles Bradley, the Brooklyn soul crooner with as many on stage... more info