Guardian Music — The Irish stadium rockers and the hip-hop heavyweight are to release a charity single in aid of victims of the Haiti earthquakeU2 have teamed up with Jay-Z to release a charity single in aid of victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Speaking to Irish ra... more info

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Live Daily — The music industry has been quick to respond to last week's devastating earthquake in Haiti, with reports of benefits, auctions and charity efforts pouring in from around the world. Although rapper and Haiti native Wyclef Jean took the lead in rea... more info

NME - The Daily Download — Today is apparently the most depressing day of the year. Don't know about you, but I feel OK. If you're struggling though, Happy Birthday will perk you up. Sub Pop's latest signings, the Vermont threesome sent us this rollicking garage pop blast 'Gir... more info

Guardian Music — The prolific frontman is teaming up with members of REM and Belle and Sebastian for a 'country-tinged' album, before turning his attention to a 'crazy-ass' take on LCD SoundsystemGary Lightbody has begun work on two new musical projects, one "country... more info

Music is Art — “Christmas is a time when you get homesick - even when you’re home.” L I S T E N ♥ Mogwai – Christmas Steps (From the 1999 album Come On Die Young, Mogwai’s song is not apart of your typical Christmas music, but is so beautifully int... more info

NME - The Daily Download — There's no two ways about it, Soulsavers = sublime. While that track (off their 2007 album 'It's Not How Far You Fall, It's The Way You Land') is probably their best, this year's 'Broken' had more than its fair share of moments too. This Mogwai... more info

NME — Film will premiere in Copenhagen this week more info

NME — 'Burning' will premiere this month with a live album also due more info

Rock Sellout —   The first time I heard Pelican was a swap out of music with fellow contributor Erik. I have always been a fan of instrumental bands such as Mogwai and Totoise, I have even been known to have a heavy collection of Miles Davis albums. I loved the... more info