Pitchfork - Forkcast — Violens are the project of Jorge Elbrecht, formerly of Lansing-Dreiden, and a few of his co-conspirators from that band. Last year they toured with the likes of MGMT, Grizzly Bear, and Deerhunter in support of their debut self-titled EP. They've got ... more info

MGMT's Andrew VanWyngarden has revealed he has taken up surfing in his spare time as the band record their new album 'Congratulations'. MGMT are currently recording 'Congratulations', and VanWyngarden says the album has been influenced by the band's ... more info

Rock Sellout — Thanks to the guys and gals over at Stereogum for this. I laughed myself silly watching this. My fav part is when the lady talks about going to school with Mark Twain. FTW? MP3:MGMT-Kids more info

Stereogum — For every person that loved Ray Tintori's video for MGMT's "Kids," there were two therapists sending their contact info to the monster-terrorized child's mom. The little tyke looked terrified! So the old folks at Breakfast At Sulimay's just filmed... more info

White Folks Get Crunk — OK it has been a hot sec since I have put a Cudi song on blast. Here is his tune, I’m sure you have heard by now, Pursuit of Hapiness, featuring Kid MGMT & Ratatat. This one is twisted up by the one and only Benny Benassi. Killer work big time heav... more info

411 Mania — Asher Roth, Kings of Leon, Drake, MGMT, Dead Weather, YYYs, Death Cab, Green Day and more need your vote... more info

Live Daily — Plus: David Archuleta [ tickets ], Five for Fighting [ tickets ], more * * * Bob Dylan [ tickets ] "Christmas in the Heart" (Sony) O' come all ye faithful and get an earful of Bob Dylan's 33rd studio set, the holiday offering "Christmas in th... more info

Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: Jennifer Hudson, Shyne • Guns n’ Roses Deny Stealing Schnauss Sample • Backstage With Blink-182: Video From NYC • Premiere: Dead Man’s Bones’ “Dead Hearts” • Watch Miranda Lambert’s RS Photo Shoot • FCC Chairman... more info

Rolling Stone — Kings of Leon, MGMT, Drake, Silversun Pickups and Asher Roth will compete for the coveted Woodie of the Year award at the 2009 mtvU Woodie Awards, a ceremony celebrating the artists that rocked campuses across the country the past two semesters. Voti... more info

Stereogum — mtvU is the college-dorm targeted branch of Viacom's pop-cultural giving tree. While most of its boughs are wilting when it comes to recognizing relevant music, this university-centric twig at least maintains some semblance of staying evergreen, i... more info