Stereogum —
Turns out there's still hope of getting paychecks in indie rock, just be cool with getting low-balled by French heads of state. The Wesleyan boys are seeking damages for President Sarkozy using "Kids" as his campaign soundtrack and in two web vide... more info
ContactMusic — New York-based rockers MGMT are to continue legal action against French President NICOLAS SARKOZY - accusing the politician of using one of their songs without ... more info
Spinner.com — Filed under: News Today, Oh Boy!Lily Allen and Lindsay Lohan are rumored to be collaborating on new tracks.Jane's Addiction is releasing a limited-edition collection of rarities -- 'A Cabinet of Curiosities' -- on April 21 via Rhino.Def Leppard are ... more info
NME — MGMT have bizarrely claimed that their hit 'Time To Pretend' was inspired by a praying mantis in an exclusive video taken at the Shockwaves NME Awards, which you can watch by clicking below. more info
Yahoo! Music — Yahoo! Music - MGMT are suing French President Nicolas Sarkozy--accusing him of using their hit "Kids" in online videos without permission. more info
NME — Oasis, The Killers, Pete Doherty, MGMT and Muse were among the big winners at tonight's (February 25) Shockwaves NME Awards, held at the O2 Academy Brixton. more info
PopSugar UK —
Simon Cowell has said that Dannii Minogue is almost certain to sign for another series of The X Factor this week. He said, "She was great last year and I am adamant she should be there for the next series. All being well, pen will be put to paper t... more info
ContactMusic — MGMT, MUSE, KINGS OF LEON and OASIS were among the winners at the Shockwaves NME Awards in London on Wednesday night (25Feb09).
Brooklyn, New York duo MGMT grabbed two ... more info