L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Malcolm McLaren, the former Sex Pistols manager who, along with designer Vivienne Westwood, helped create the look and feel of first-wave British punk, has died in New York. The polarizing figure, who got his start as the New York Dolls'... more info

Pitchfork — Malcolm McLaren, former manager of the Sex Pistols and the New York Dolls, died today in New York after a bout with cancer, The Independent reports. He was 64. During the course of his career, the outspoken impresario worked in the fashion industry a... more info

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Altsounds — The legendary New York Dolls have received further acclaim ahead of their one-off London Koko concert on Monday April 19th for the song "We're All In Love", which is featured on the album soundtrack to hit film KICK ASS. Originally featured on th... more info

MTV.com News — McLaren had been suffering from cancer 'for some time,' his spokesperson said.By James Montgomery Malcolm McLaren in 1984 Photo: Lisa Haun/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Malcolm McLaren, the manager of infamous punk act the Sex Pistols ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Capt. Willard said... DAVID JOHANSEN GROUP Live (1978/1993) A MUST HAVE for New York Dolls fans. Johansen's first live album after leaving the Dolls. Originally a promo only LP, expanded 15 years later for this CD release. Listen Before You Download ... more info

Guardian Music — Trash-pop or pop that's trash? We really can't make the call on this Californian trioHometown: Orange County, California.The lineup: Melissa Marie Green, Allison Green and Dani Artaud.The background: This is weird. America doesn't, as a rule, do tras... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 04-15 Caen, France - Big Band Cafe 04-16 Paris, France - Trebendo04-17 Le Mans, France - Le Mans Raceway 04-19 London, England - Koko 04-20 Dublin, Ireland - Academy 04-22 Den Haag, Holland - Paard Van Troje 04-23 Leuven, Belgium - Hep Depot 04-25 Be... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Jinx And The Back Alley Cats: from Fort Wayne, Indiana, are a punk country hardcore acoustic band with whimsical lyrics, which might seem confusing at first, but it's all there on their Fish As Friends album. The wavering vocals in the slower song... more info

Undercover, Australia — Batusis were great this year at SXSW but then again they should be. New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain Sylvain and Rock From The Tombs / Dead Boys punk legend Cheetah Chrome are the voices of Batusis. more info