Pitchfork — Shins/Broken Bells leader James Mercer and Modest Mouse frontman Isaac Brock both contribute original music to 180° South, a documentary about adventurers in Patagonia from director Chris Malloy. Brock's Ugly Casanova side project contributes nine... more info

Guardian Music — Was it really all that long ago that we were hosing down our wellies, packing up our tents and peeling bits of Lady Gaga's exploding chest from our cagoules? Yes! So are we really ready to do it all over again? Oh, ok, go on, if we really have to. Yo... more info

Guardian Music — Koko, LondonSouth Carolina's Band of Horses appear to have found themselves at a decisive point in their career: stay an introverted live band and remain a cult concern, playing their lush, mossy American rock to an audience that is loyal but static ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Sir Charlie Palmer said... The Baby & The Satellite (ep) – Micah P. Hinson Left Luggage At The Peveril Hoyel – Six By Seven http://sircharliepalmer.blogspot.com YankeeBoy said... Escape from Bellevue Barbara Lynn - Oh, Baby (We Got ... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Most (if not all) of you reading this know a thing or two about the names Phil Spector and Neil Young. But I would wager that the immediate name recognition of Jack Nitzsche, a pivotal force in behind both artists, ranks much lower. Studio wizard/pro... more info

Swedesplease — Wow! This was a major no-brainer. Just got an email from the band Holmes with links to their single “The Strangest Calm” from their upcoming record Have I Told You Lately That I Loathe You. Like I’m not going to post a modern Swedish version ... more info

Guardian Music — Florence and the Machine among British bands playing second fiddle to returning Guns N' Roses and Blink 182If dad rock reigned at last summer's pop festivals, 2010 looks set to be the year of the reunion. While Neil Young, 63, and Bruce Springsteen, ... more info

Guardian Music — Fans of literate pop songcraft will enjoy this Irish singer's dark tales of obsession and the horror of tediumHometown: Dublin.The lineup: Conor J O'Brien (vocals, guitar), Cormac Curran (piano, organ), Tommy McLaughlin (guitar), Danny Snow (bass), D... more info

Rolling Stone — • Lady Gaga, Soundgarden: Lollapalooza Lineup • Murray Faces Jackson’s Family in Court • Rihanna Maps Out “Last Girl on Earth” Tour • China Blocks Bob Dylan Concerts • Neil Young Adds Dates to Solo Tour • See Jakob Dylan Perform Wit... more info

All About Jazz — 14 SOLO DATES WITH INCREDIBLE BRITISH FOLK GREAT OPENING SHOWS Neil Young With stops in D.C., Louisville, Nashville, Atlanta and more, the Twisted Road Tour is one of Neil Young's most extensive live solo outings in ages. The 14-date tour begins ... more info