Rolling Stone — The Guilt by Association album series features indie-rock artists tackling more mainstream tunes. The second volume (due February 17th) features covers of everything from Billy Joel to My Chemical Romance and the Breaking Blog has an early sample: on... more info

Paste Magazine — Hometown: Ballyporeen, Ireland Fun Fact: Hayes co-wrote the song "Hazy" with Adam Duritz of Counting Crows for his band's New Amsterdam live album. Duritz is rumored to have subsequently referenced her in the song "Washington Square," when he sing... more info

Pasta Primavera — Tonight Baltimore is sporting some fine musical events and we couldn’t be happier.  Over at the Gspot Ted Leo and Cale Parks perform.  Not sure if this is sold out (the DC and Philly shows are) but it most likely will (or it already is).Â... more info

Silent Uproar — The Decemberists new album, Hazards of Love, is due on March 24th via Capitol. According to Billboard, the record features performances from Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond, Jim James of My Morning Jacket and Robyn Hitchcock. more info

Pasta Primavera — Hey there!  Baltimore is hoppin’ tonight with some sweel shows at two swell venues.  The Talking Head has what is sure to be a stand out show with Jukebox The Ghost, Pete & J, and Pretty & Nice.  Head over to Howard St. to the Ottobar f... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Nilina Mason-CampbellHazards of Love, the forthcoming rock opera from the fliers of fancy in the Decemberists, is due March 24 from Capitol, according to Billboard.com (and confirmed by Capitol). Sporting 17 tracks with silly titles like "Ha... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Nilina Mason-CampbellHazards of Love, the forthcoming rock opera from the fliers of fancy in the Decemberists, is due March 24 from Capitol, according to Billboard.com (and confirmed by Capitol). Sporting 17 tracks with silly titles like "Ha... more info

Pitchfork — Designer, songwriter, and recent Asthmatic Kitty signee DM Stith's got an EP coming tomorrow (December 9) on his new label, and a few pretty impressive pals helping him put his best foot forward. The five-song Curtain Speech EP is boosted by appearan... more info

Pitchfork — T-shirt design by Broken Social SceneJust in time for sweater weather to kick into overdrive, it's another helping of charity t-shirts from the Yellow Bird Project! For the uninitiated, Montreal-based Yellow Bird recruits musicians of note to design ... more info

Pitchfork — T-shirt design by Broken Social SceneJust in time for sweater weather to kick into overdrive, it's another helping of charity t-shirts from the Yellow Bird Project! For the uninitiated, Montreal-based Yellow Bird recruits musicians of note to de... more info