DrownedInSound — You may think that, whilst Joanna Newsom's career so far has been relatively sparkling, she's hardly a worthy subject of whole albums of covers. Some people might agree with you, but if you sit down and think about it, the quality of material points ... more info

Music For Ants — It’s time once again to highlight some of the hippest, indiest songs that are out there soundtracking commercials for cars, beers, clothing collections and chocolate-covered peanut butter confections. So for all the Hulu / DVR / next-day-on-youtu... more info

Altsounds — Catch Joanna Newsom live this month as she makes her way from Tucson to Carnegie Hall! Sat. Nov. 6 -- Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre Sun. Nov. 7 -- Phoenix AZ @ Orpheum Theatre Wed. Nov. 10 -- Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater Thu. Nov. 11 -... more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — [photo] Joanna Newsom graces the stage at Dallas‘ Granada Theater one week from today — on... Read more » more info

Guardian Music — Last time was all about surprise cameos. Sticking with the unexpected, this week we're looking for songs where the outcome of a situation is in doubt"Ladies and Gentlemen ... Mr Elton John!"I love that line, it's one of my all-time favourites. The su... more info

Guardian Music — Collaboration might not seem the most natural thing to expect from musicians, raging egotists that so many of them are, but pop is littered with fine examples of itCredit where it's due. For a bunch of raving, deluded egotists, musicians do seem rema... more info

DrownedInSound — Gutting news for all those around the world who had held out hope that the high priestess of all-things folk would make an appearance as herself on the cult TV cartoon show The Simpsons. Joanna Newsom - who had previously been rumoured to be turned i... more info

Stereogum — Earlier this week a rumor started going around that Joanna Newsom was set to appear on The Simpsons. According to Malibu Magazine, Newsom’s credentials included, “… a future scheduled stop with her harp on The Simpsons” (the line has since be... more info

Between Thought and Expression — Sea of Bees - Willis (MP3) Sea of Bees is self-taught multi-instrumentalist Julie Baenziger and her clever blend of indie rock, folk, psychedelia, and twee pop. The album is unpredictable in a pleasant way, with sounds ranging from Sparklehorse to ... more info

Guardian Music — This Oxford trio show, as John Lydon would never have said, that languor is an energyHometown: Oxford.The lineup: Jody Prewett (vocals, guitar, bass), Ben Rimmer (keyboard), Kit Monteith (drums).The background: What a lovely song and a lovely sound f... more info