Pitchfork — It's been a big day for Devendra Banhart. First, rumors of his breakup with Natalie Portman hit the gossip world. (What a shonde!) Now, we've discovered the album art for Surfing, the debut album from Megapuss, the duo of Devendra and Priestbird perc... more info

Said the Gramophone — Next week is Pop Montreal, the city's largest & magnificently madcap music/film/art/&c festival. We will be there, bumbling like bees from venue to venue, blossom to blossom, and if you're lucky you will be too. There are some 350 bands playing P... more info

JamBase — THE SMASHING PUMPKINS ANNOUNCE 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR TOUR TO INCLUDE MULTIPLE-NIGHT STOPS IN MOST CITIES WITH DIFFERENT SET LISTS WHERE NO SONGS WILL BE REPEATED Billy Corgan This fall marks one of the busiest and most creative times in... more info

NME — Smashing Pumpkins are set to embark on a 20th Anniversary Tour, which will kick off a few days after they perform at the Neil Young Bridge School Benefit in California. more info

Paste Magazine — Reaffirming that Neil Young really does have a " Heart of Gold ," the venerable singer/songwriter will once again headline the 2008 Bridge School Benefit concert, in honor of the California school he co-founded to provide assistance for children wi... more info

My Old Kentucky — This year MOKB invaded the Monolith Festival. We hauled a whole slew of folks out there...which is why it has taken me a while to organize all the thoughts and images. I have loads of video that I'll be featuring at some point as well. Denver is a... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — According to The Pulse of Radio, SMASHING PUMPKINS will perform at Neil Young's 22nd annual Bridge School Benefit concerts on October 25-26 at Shoreline Amphitheater just outside San Francisco. more info

Sixeyes — This performance was recorded on September 20th at the Farm Aid benefit concert and finishes with the inimitable Mr Young's cover of The Beatles "A Day In The Life". And from the sound of his set, the 'old man' had a damn good day.Love And Only LoveE... more info

Boston GlobeWillie Nelson, Dave Matthews, John Mellencamp, Neil Young Lead ...Rolling Stone - 34 minutes agoThe heartland came east again this year as Farm Aid made its first foray into New England with an all-day blowout Saturday at Comcast Center i... more info

A Deeper Shade of Soul — The sound of Earl Palmer playing the drums was one of power, groove and swing. The legendary New Orleans drummer who propelled early rock n' roll hits by Fats Domino and then Little Richard, died on Friday at the age of 84. Moving to Los Angeles in... more info