L.A. Times - Entertainment — As his tenure in the Monkees was drawing to a close in the late ’60s, singer, songwriter and guitarist Michael Nesmith had no clue just how much his music, and his life, would change when he walked in one night to the fabled Palomino country m... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — As his tenure in the Monkees was drawing to a close in the late ’60s, singer, songwriter and guitarist Michael Nesmith had no clue just how much his music, and his life, would change when he walked in one night to the fabled Palomino country m... more info

Stereogum — Two years ago, the Monkees earned their highest ranking on Billboard's album chart since 1968 with their 50th anniversary album, Good Times!. On 10/12, they'll return with their first holiday album, Christmas Party. The album is produced by Fountain ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — TV on the Radio playing 'Dear Science,' plus Paul Simon, Low, Michael Nesmith, Mothers, Errortype: II, Ethers/En Attendant Anna, and more Thursday show options. Continue reading… more info

Stereogum — Mike Nesmith is often considered the Monkees’ truest musical visionary—the band’s most serious songwriter and instrumentalist, the guy who tried to wrest control of the band’s musical direction away from the suits. In the ’80s, some knew hi... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The Monkees’ Michael Nesmith says he is “back to 80%” following recent quadruple bypass heart surgery after he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. The singer, songwriter and guitarist had been touring with longtime band ma... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The Monkees’ Michael Nesmith says he is “back to 80%” following recent quadruple bypass heart surgery after he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. The singer, songwriter and guitarist had been touring with longtime band ma... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Plus: Michael Nesmith, Hercules & Love Affair, Jawbreaker, Minus the Bear, Alice Bag, Michael Hurley, GWAR/Hatebreed, and more tour announcements. Continue reading… more info

TMZ — Michael Nesmith, guitarist for The Monkees, fell ill while preparing to hit the stage for a concert in Pennsylvania ... TMZ has learned. We're told 75-year-old Nesmith collapsed to the ground during the band's soundcheck Thursday afternoon at the… ... more info

Stereogum — Next month, '90s alt-rock greats the Breeders are coming back with All Nerve , their first album in 10 years and their first with their classic lineup since 1993's Last Splash . Late last year, the band more or less announced their creative resusci... more info