Spinner.com — Nikki Jean is a phenomenal singer-songwriter who is currently on an extended road trip previewing her upcoming debut album, 'Pennies in a Jar,' due later this year. She has already worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Lupe Fiasco... more info

MTV.com News — 'American Idol' Top 12 cheat sheet looks at Urban's strengths and weaknesses.By Jim Cantiello Tim Urban at the "American Idol" top 12 party Photo: Jesse Grant/ WireImage On Thursday night, "American Idol" revealed its Top 12 finalists for ... more info

MTV.com News — From Michael Lynche's 'This Woman's Work' to Alex Lambert's tear-heavy exit, it's all in the latest 'Idol in 60 Seconds.'By Jim Cantiello Katelyn Epperly, Lilly Scott, Alex Lambert and Katie Stevens on Thursday's "American Idol" Photo: Frank Mi... more info

MTV.com News — Shaky singers Aaron Kelly and Paige Miles survive to make it to the season-nine top 12.By Gil Kaufman Lilly Scott on 'American Idol' Thursday Photo: Fox After months of auditions, nail-biting Hollywood drama and three sometimes-painful liv... more info

Pitchfork — Beck's Record Club is arguably the best reason to make sure you're regularly checking the man's website. Record Club is a project wherein Beck rounds up a few of his friends, famous and otherwise, and records a cover version of an entire album in one... more info

MTV.com News — Aaron Kelly and Andrew Garcia, however, get some tough words from the judges.By Gil Kaufman Tim Urban Photo: Fox The top eight men took the stage on "American Idol" on Wednesday (March 10), a night when the front-runners staked a claim for... more info

Mjsbigblog — ‘American Idol’ recap: Octo Fuss ‘What have you done for me lately?” Janet Jackson asked a wayward lover in her classic 1986 single and video (the latter costarring a young hoofer named Paula Abdul). But tonight, Janet could just as easily h... more info

Big Stereo — In between studying law, STA has sent over this nice little edit of Leonard Cohen. Not much too much of a deviation from the original but definitely has added some damn fat drums. Bringing Leonard Cohen to the club! Leonard Cohen – “First We Take... more info

Guardian Music — Love letters, Sydney house parties and Ethiopian grooves all feature on the New York trio's current playlistKaren OBlack Flag – Duchess SaysIt's not from or about New York City, but it feels like it. This song is a near perfect hybrid of punk ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Via Castrocopia.com Finally, Jason Castro’s self-titled debut album arrives everywhere on April 13th! Before the album drops, a brand-new single will be released to Hot AC, “That’s What I’m Here For”. The song will be available,... more info