Guardian Music — The first time I saw Hot Chip was at London's Spitz in 2003. I fell in love instantly (what's not to love about a bespectacled man doing a monkey dance in a bright orange Puffa jacket?), but didn't anticipate them hanging around for four albums (wher... more info

Tracksounds — I don't know about you, but the announcement that the HALO franchise would be receiving an Animatrix-like, production was like music to my ears...and I'm not even that big of a Halo-fan.  The prospect of seeing some eight, anime, episodes created by... more info

Tastes Like Caramel — New year, tunes old and new. Enjoy. mp3: Goldfrapp – Rocket (Full Song) or zShare mp3: MEN- Simultaneously (Tete- A-Tete Remix) or zShare mp3: Sleigh Bells – Holly or zShare mp3: Muse – Undisclosed Desires (Stuart Price Remix) or zShare mp3: An... more info

Perez Hilton — We love us some Jennifer Garner. The mother of two was spotted this weekend lending a helping hand by volunteering for a good cause. Miz Garner and a pal were spotted carry boxes of goodies to the volunteers at the Legends of Learning Foundation in S... more info

Live Daily — Drummers, drum enthusiasts, and even those seeking a drummer are advised to head to The Wiltern in Los Angeles on Saturday (1/8) for Guitar Center's Drum-Off Grand Finals. So says Jane's Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins [ tickets ], who'll be hostin... more info

VH1 News — Soundgarden have gone from Deep Six upstarts to reuniting legends. The grunge rockers have moved past their acrimonious breakup to do a handful of festival dates. more info

MTV.com News — Grunge rockers move past their acrimonious breakup to do a handful of festival dates.By Kyle Anderson Soundgarden's Chris Cornell Photo: MTV News After quite a bit of speculation and years of saying "never," Soundgarden have announced tha... more info

Stereogum — The Drum' "I Felt So Stupid" is a really catchy song ... wait for that chorus. As I mentioned last time: On their MySpace they list the Smiths, the Legends, the Shangri-Las, the Tough Alliance, the Embassy, Orange Juice, and Joy Division as influence... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Rock legend and Big Issue cover star Bob Dylan has revealed Robert Burns' song 'A Red, Red Rose' is his most inspirational track, on a celebrity calendar to raise cash for CLIC Sargent.The singer is one of 18 celebrities who have revealed whch song h... more info

All About Jazz — SaxMan Productions proudly introduces their newest band Urban Funk and their debut CD, Heroes and Legends. Produced by woodwind artist Wayne Sulc and percussionist Tim Cutrona, this CD contains a smooth and upbeat mix of funk and jazz music. Heroes ... more info