ContactMusic — A lawyer has ended a dispute with LEONARD COHEN after agreeing to sell off footage of the legendary folk singer shot in the 1970s.Showbiz attorney Steven MAChat is handing over 294 film reels, which follow the Hallelujah singer on stage and behind-th... more info

melophobe — The southern states are ripe with unflattering associations, of stark wilderness, boredom, and lawlessness. But from these miseries and mysteries come potent and evocative music. So there is no question that Sean Rowe, from Albany, New York, is at le... more info

Guardian Music — Crowning our great pop hope of the year has become a January tradition in the UK. But what is the Sound Of 2011 around the world?Richie Loop, JamaicaRichie Loop cut his teeth as a producer at Shaggy's Big Yard Music Group, but it was his punch-sippin... more info

Totally Fuzzy — dj d said... Bananarama - I Can't Help It + 7″ Mix Album Version Extended Club Mix Hammond Version Excursion + Retro Link: Fleetwood Mac - The LEdge http://retroremixes.wordpress.com Dave Fireball said... As I just turned 30, here is the puremadtu... more info

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Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Canada's most populous province is cracking down on scalpers, passing a new law that forbids Ticketmaster and other ticket vendors from selling and reselling seats to the same sporting and entertainment events in Ontario through related websites. more info

melophobe — “Are you excited?” said an old lady to me in the bathroom at the Rose Garden. “Yes,” I answered. “I never thought I’d get the chance to see him.” Her eyes lit up. “Oh really?” she asked. “Is this your first time?” When I replied... more info

Altsounds — Anti- Records is thrilled to announce the signing of an exciting new artist: singer- songwriter SEAN ROWE. In the tradition of Leonard Cohen and Van Morrison, ROWE utilizes his extraordinarily soulful baritone, along with a poet's skill, to sket... more info

Guardian Music — 9 December: Our musical Christmas countdown continues as Conor from Villagers talks us through his Spotify playlistDomino artist Villagers has pulled out all the stops for his advent calendar entry with a detailed run through every song on his playli... more info

Mercury News, California — It was billed as "An Evening with Leonard Cohen." And that's exactly what it was on Monday night at Oakland's Paramount Theatre. more info