Guardian Music — This bedroom balladeer writes haunting lo-fi lullabies that sound like angsty diary entries sung into a dusty old tape recorderHometown: Seattle.The lineup: Mike Genius (vocals, keyboards).The background: Perfume or Genius would have been great on th... more info

Rolling Stone — The first Jack White-produced songs by Wanda Jackson will be released on iTunes and vinyl via his Third Man Records January 26th. The rockabilly legend’s debut single will feature her cover of Amy Winehouse’s “You Know I’s No Good” and John... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Josh Klinghoffer will replace John Frusciante in the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and his first concert as an official band member will be at Neil Young's 2010 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute in Los Angeles later this month more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Billboard) - Peter Gabriel eschews traditional rock'n'roll instrumentation on his upcoming album, "Scratch My Back," which sports orchestral covers of material originally recorded by David Bowie, Paul Simon, Neil Young, Radiohead and Arcade... more info

Addict Music — Veteran rocker Neil Young has been given the Order of Canada as part of Queen Elizabeth II`s New Year honours. Neil Young, O.C, O.M. has been bestowed with the new honour ‘for his contributions as one of Canada’s greatest musical talents ... more info

Undercover, Australia — Neil Young has been given the Order of Canada as part of Queen Elizabeth II`s New Year honors. more info

Guardian Music — This French DJ and producer is being hailed as a bona fide eclectic warrior, capable of flitting wildly between stylesHometown: London.The lineup: Julian Brambilla.The background: They've been great, haven't they, this year's Guardian Albums of 2009?... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — In this clip from our new Pitchfork.tv series "Surveillance", an unlikely trio of Jim Jarmusch, Bradford Cox, and No Age's Randy Randall combine for this Neil Young cover live at this year's ATP NY. more info

Pitchfork - TV — An unlikely trio combine for this Neil Young cover liveat this year's ATP NY. more info

Guardian Music — The Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist has allegedly left the band and will be replaced by Josh Kinghoffer, according to reportsJohn Frusciante has quit the Red Hot Chili Peppers, according to reports. After about two decades as the Peppers' lead guitar... more info