Altsounds — According to The Lemonheads MySpace, the new album titled "Varshons" will include covers from Leonard Cohen, Gram Parsons and G.G. Allin (eek!) and more. It also will feature Liv Tyler and Kate Moss in a most likely vocal capacity on tracks "Dirty ... more info

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Rolling Stone — • Sarver Exits Idol, Giraud Gets Fright • Video: Leonard Cohen’s “Anthem” Live • Tool Announce Plans to Tour Summer ‘09 • Ben Harper & Relentless7 Talk New LP • B.B. King & Buddy Guy’s Backstage Summit • Lambert Scores As Idol G... more info

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All About Jazz — By: Dennis Cook While the name Michael Chapman may be unfamiliar to a mass audience, amongst serious guitar enthusiasts this Brit ranks right next to Richard Thompson, John Martyn and Davy Graham. But unlike his countrymen, Chapman has heaping helpi... more info

Rolling Stone — With Leonard Cohen set to embark on his first U.S. tour in 15 years on April 2nd, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will give fans a taste of his stage show when he releases his Live in London CD/DVD on March 31st. Featuring songs from throughout the p... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — NPR is streaming Leonard Cohen's Live in London concert, which is out March 31st as a 2-CD set and DVD. Wired's Underwire blog interviews comics writer Grant Morrison about writing the Batman comics. Wired.com: Zibarro, Bizarro World's own Superman,.... more info

MTV.com News — Producer's lawyer says victim Lana Clarkson killed herself.By Gil Kaufman Phil Spector during closing arguments on Tuesday Photo: Lawrence K. Ho-Pool/ Getty Images Six years after actress Lana Clarkson died in Phil Spector's mansion, the j... more info

Allmusic Blog — Leonard Cohen will release recordings of his recent London concerts as Live in London on March 30th. The album, which will be available as a CD or DVD set, is his first new release since 2004’s Dear Heather. [Gigwise.com] Elvis Costello is prepping... more info