Chorus.fm — *Mae* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/artists/showlink.php?l=2412) has announced the first batch of dates for the Goodbye, Goodnight tour with *Terrible Things* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/artists/showlink.php?l=32362) and *Windsor Drive* (http://www.m... more info

Chorus.fm — *Mae* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/mae) have released an official announcement about their upcoming tour. Head to the replies to read what they have to say. more info

Totally Fuzzy — Zakk said... It's gonna be a hot night here at Zakkorama, preparing for the 22nd annual Afrika Festival in The Netherlands next weekend. Today a double mix, with almost 2 and a half hours of varied music from different countries and styles and ages. ... more info

Guardian Music — Greil Marcus offers a new perspective on a star, says Rosie SwashAny reader hoping for a comprehensive history of the half a century of Van Morrison's career so far will be sorely disappointed by Listening to Van Morrison. "It becomes plain that any ... more info

Guardian Music — Cerys Matthews made riveting radio out of a trip to the Mississippi Delta to investigate the history of female blues musiciansIt was straight into riveting, intense atmosphere in Lady Plays the Blues (Radio 4, Saturday). Cerys Matthews, presenting, s... more info

DrivenFarOff — Mae has announced a reunion tour with their original members to happen this fall.  The “Goodbye, Goodnight Tour” will kick off in early October and run through the end of November. The band’s first performance together in over 3 years took pla... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The notoriously private actress reveals much about herself in the new biography. Over a long career, biographer Charlotte Chandler has persuaded Groucho Marx, ... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper/actress EVE has fellow hip-hop star MA$E to thank for inspiring her to quit her job as a stripper and pursue her music dreams after a chance meeting at a New... more info

MVSW — Good Old War ~ “My Own Sinking Ship”(mp3 via mfr) With their indie/folk sound, Good Old War, sounds more like they hail from the Northwest than Philadelphia. Good Old War is playing the Troubadour on Friday with Yukon Blonde and Audra Mae. Bonu... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Record Fiend said... Frank Stokes' Dream: The Memphis Blues 1927-1931 (another first-rate early Yazoo album featuring material by Frank Stokes [obviously], Furry Lewis, Cannon's Jug Stompers, Memphis Minnie, Tom Dickson, Noah Lewis, Will Weldon, and ... more info