Consequence of Sound — The Avett Brothers, Conor Oberst, Colin Meloy, and Joan Baez, too. more info

Chorus.fm — *AFI (http://www.absolutepunk.net/afi)* have signed with Republic Records and are gearing up for the fall 2013 release of their ninth full-length studio album. The Cali-based band recorded with producer Gil Norton (Pixies, Patti Smith, Foo Fighters) ... more info

Starpulse — Rocker Courtney Love is using the literary works of Russell Brand, Patti Smith and silver screen icon Tallulah Bankhead as inspiration for her upcoming memoirs. The Hole star is co-writing the tom... more info

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Prefix — Photo gallery of Patti Smith at Stubb's BBQ, Austin (April 30, 2013) Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/photos/patti-smith-stubbs-bbq-austin-pics/ more info

Consequence of Sound — Watch in-studio footage. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Granta's list of the 20 most promising British novelists under 40. Congratulations to Largehearted Boy Book Notes contributors Tahmima Anam, Steven Hall, and Adam Thirwell. Patti Smith offers advice to young artists. Spin lists the top 100 alternativ... more info

ContactMusic — Yoko Ono has announced the bulk of the names for her Meltdown Festival line-up to take place in London this year, with the former wife of John Lennon... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Rock 'n' roll autobiographies and memoirs have become a growth industry lately, with the likes of Keith Richards, Patti Smith, Rod Stewart et al. spilling their tales of vinyl glory in print. more info