Rawkblog — On November 3, 2003, just days after the untimely death of Elliott Smith, friends and colleagues including Beck, Beth Orton and Lou Barlow took the stage at the Henry Fonda Theater to pay tribute to Elliott. Audio recordings of the show have been flo... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — Solo careers are always measured against an artist's original band. For example, Chester Bennington's new solo band isn't described as a hard rock influenced pop album...it's considered a poppier version of Linkin Park. The Dead Weather isn't a son... more info

Guardian Music — In this week's podcast we head for the States. Actually, we don't. TheMusic Weekly private jet has been impounded. Instead, we made the States come to us. That's just how we roll. First up we have Lou Barlow, the man who founded Dinosaur Jr, then Seb... more info

72 Alice In Chains 70 Anjulie 85 The Antlers 76 Arctic Monkeys 75 As Tall As Lions 76 The Avett Brothers 71 Band Of Skulls 73 Lou Barlow 71 Basement Jaxx 81 David Bazan 73 Brendan Benson 72 The Big Pink 95 Big Star 46 Billy Talent 74 The Black Crowes... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - Listen to tonight’s Lou Barlow + the Missingmen show at the 9:30 club in Washington, DC from the comfort of your own home (or wherever you want) thanks to NPR Music. The concert will be archived and... more info

Pop Candy — Several sweet releases hit stores today, and you can preview a few in this week's Pop Candy podcast. more info

Stereogum — Imaad Wasif lent a hand to Lou Barlow for "Don't Apologize" (plus Goodnight Unknown in general) and can be spotted as a touring member of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, but he's front and center for the psychedelic Six Organs-redolent "Redeemer," the lead tra... more info

Stereogum — This current lo-fi thing is fun, but it's nothing new. As a reminder, longtime brainy singer-songwriter Franklin Bruno's newest release, Local Currency: Solo 1992-1998, collects material from 7"'s and compilations from the years noted. During Shrimpe... more info

Culture Bully — Video coverage of Lou Barlow performing "The Ballad Of Daykitty" on Pancake Mountain. more info

Rock Sellout — Does Lou Barlow really need an introduction? I didn't think so. If you're not already familar with the work he's done with Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, and Folk Implosion, I strongly advise becoming acquainted. Lou has a new solo album slated to drop on Oc... more info