L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Neil Young will reunite with Stephen Stills and Richie Furay for a pair of performances as Buffalo Springfield for Young’s annual Bridge School benefit concerts in Northern California, with lineups that also include Pearl Jam, Elton John and Leon R... more info

All About Jazz — Pianist-singer Mose Allison is perhaps rock's least likely muse. A Southern blues singer-pianist, Mose's lyrics are sophisticated and riddled with puns while his voice has a distinct twang. But it's this subversive originality and "who cares" approac... more info

Totally Fuzzy — themusicologist said... musicology #577 Essential Cuts #7 (Fela Kuti – Kalakuta Show) Today’s ESSENTIAL cut comes courtesy of, (for me), one of the ALL time greats none other than Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Genuine Virtuoso and giant of a man who stood... more info

Guardian Music — If you're swayed by songs that contain echoes of classic Memphis R&B, then this white soul singer will doubtless appealHometown: Jackson, Tennessee.The lineup: Lauren Pritchard (vocals, guitar).The background: She probably didn't need it because she'... more info

NME — James McCartney has also covered Neil Young on the collection more info

Guardian Music — Never one to give 'em what they want, Robert Plant goes his own way again, and Alexis Petridis approvesIt seems surprising that Robert Plant is never considered part of rock's sexagenarian awkward squad, that select cabal of artists who've turned be... more info

Totally Fuzzy — strahinja said... PERCY SLEDGE – The Essential Collection NEIL YOUNG – Rust Never Sleeps PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC – Are You Ready CHEAP TRICK – At Budokan RARE EARTH – Fil Your Head MICHAEL JACKSON – Off The Wall ERIC BURDON – Startrack ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Want a gig working with a Grammy-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member? Try posting a smart video on YouTube. That’s how it worked for Daniel Lanois, who recently wrapped up work producing a new album for one of... more info

Metalsucks — Okay, not really.. but man, look at that album cover. Totallys blacks metals. -GS more info

Allmusic Blog — Crosby, Stills and Nash are recording their first album in a decade. Producer Rick Rubin, the go-to man when reinventing veteran artists, has been working with the group on a batch of classic rock covers, including “Norwegian Wood” and “Ruby Tu... more info