Guardian Music — Here's the good news: a change is gonna come. Here's the bad news: you might not be around to see itI never knew you could have so much fun with insects. Honestly. Popular music has an unhealthy obsession with the things. As the A-list proves, from t... more info

Stereogum — This weirdly affecting video for Michigan trio Breathe Owl Breath's "Boat" was directed by Weston Currie, who recently brought us two views of Abe Vigoda. Micah Middaugh (vocals, guitar), Andrea Moreno-Beals (vocals, cello), and Trevor Hobbs (perc... more info

Guardian Music — Jeffrey returns with his cartoon take on current affairs. Plus, Noah and the Whale join him to perform a Jonathan Richman cover more info

Mojo 4 Music — London gigs see rock's Holy Fool in astonishing form. Danny Eccleston attends. more info

Guardian Music — Bush Hall, LondonJonathan Richman is a true cult figure. After forming his raw, Velvet Underground-influenced band the Modern Lovers in the early 1970s, the American singer-songwriter then took an abrupt left-turn and began crooning songs about Marti... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets are on Am Ex Presale for the two Jonathan Richman shows coming up at Bowery Ballroom Tickets are on Am Ex Presale for the two Passion Pit shows coming up at Bowery Ballroom Tickets are on Am Ex Presale... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Frisicano DOWNLOAD: Vic Chesnutt, Elf Power & the Amorphous Strums - And How (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Vic Chesnutt, Elf Power & the Amorphous Strums - Teddy Bear (MP3) Jonathan Richman @ 2008 Sled Island Festival (more by Rae Holtsabum)... more info

The Vinyl Villain — This spell of lovely weather in the UK led to wax lyrically about Jonathan Richman and post a wonderful single called That Summer Feeling.Now I normally write my pieces two or three days in advance of publication....so if in the intervening period so... more info

Idolator — Legendary steel guitar player Tom Brumley passed away Tuesday after a heart attack. The son of Albert E. Brumley, who wrote the classic spiritual "I'll Fly Away", Brumley's clean style made him a hero within the steel guitar community. If you enjoy... more info

Idolator — Legendary steel guitar player Tom Brumley passed away Tuesday after a heart attack. The son of Albert E. Brumley, who wrote the classic spiritual "I'll Fly Away", Brumley's clean style made him a hero within the steel guitar community. If you enjoy... more info