Guardian Music — Being in a band seems like crushing graft. But, then again, what would I know? The most success I've had in music is being mistaken for a rock star by Lisa StansfieldIf you're a fan of falling out with your friends, form a band. Even the tamest trian... more info

Chorus.fm — With their recent 20th anniversary reunion and upcoming performance at next week's Coachella festival, what better time to direct the WN spotlight on *Pavement* (http://www.last.fm/music/Pavement), the '90s most brilliantly demented pop songsmiths? T... more info

Guardian Music — Laura Marling, BelfastThough only 20 years old, Laura Marling has already developed a pretty robust identity: she is the femme fatale of indie folk, a top 10 recording artist, and arguably the person responsible for the arrival of new albums by the C... more info

Guardian Music — Avigdor Zahner-Isenberg writes startling, lovable indie music that he wants to give away for free. So why did he sign to Sub Pop?Avigdor Zahner-Isenberg of Long Beach, California, represents a new type of that most worn-out of career options, the "r... more info

Guardian Music — Metal monoliths among the many artists celebrating Record Store Day 2010 with limited-edition vinyl releasesA limited-edition 7" featuring songs by Black Sabbath and Metallica is among the treasures announced for Record Store Day 2010. Special vinyl ... more info

Pitchfork — On debut EP The Years, the young Guelph, Ontario duo Memoryhouse layer reverb over wistful, bittersweet hooks and minimal drum machine tics like a more fresh-faced Beach House. Evan Abeele, a student of classical music, originally intended Memoryhous... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A list of upcoming concerts across the Southland with on-sale dates in parentheses. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Green Day, Aug. 31; Lilith Fair 2010, July 10 (Sat.) Theatre at the Honda Center Bamboozle Road Show with All Time Low, June 4... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 04-22 Richmond, VA - The National04-23 Richmond, VA - The National05-05 London, England - Electric Ballroom 05-06 London, England - Royal Albert Hall 05-07 Paris, France - Le Zenith *05-08 Berlin, Germany - Huxley's Neue Welt05-09 Berlin, Germany - A... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — April 18th at Coachella won't be Pavement's first US reunion show anymore. An April 14th show at The Fox Theater in Pomona has been added to their schedule. The Middle East open. Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10AM... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Perhaps there is a benefit to Goldenvoice doing away with single-day Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival tickets. Perhaps there is a benefit to Goldenvoice ... more info