L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — When Leon Russell was in the midst of what possibly was the busiest period in his life, he was often referred to by the musicians he worked with as “the master of space and time” for his otherworldly ability to... more info

Guardian Music — Next month, the ex-Beatle would have been 70. Here, one of his confidantes reflects on his enduring importance and how he might have reacted to events since his death – from 9/11 to punk and the advent of TwitterPoor John. He's got old Macca on one... more info

Guardian Music — Hobbled by legal wrangles, a frustrated Bruce Springsteen turned Born to Run's optimism on its head – and Darkness on the Edge of Town was born. With a hugely expanded reissue finally complied, he talks to Keith CameronIt took a bit of help for Bru... more info

All About Jazz — There's this most excellent footage floating around the 'net of a John Lennon / Yoko Ono party from 1972 that features Andy Warhol, Phil Spector and Miles Davis. The 16mm color film was shot by filmmaker Jonas Mekas (the date was specifically October... more info

Guardian Music — Pete Doherty was terrified, the Stones were defiant – and Lil' Wayne carried on recording. As George Michael goes to prison, Tim Jonze takes a rollcall of jailhouse rockersGeorge Michael's chequered history with motor vehicles finally caught up wi... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Curling up on a park bench? Huddling beneath a chair at Barnes & Noble? Grabbing fifteen minutes of refreshing shut-eye in the produce aisle? We’ve done at all, for we are certified Public Nap Enthusiasts. In case you’re one as well, we’ve comp... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Robert said... George Thorogood And The Destroyers - 1979-04-22 - Palomino Club. Kiss - 1992-10-09 - East Rutherford, N.J. "Unchained & Unmasked". Krokus - 1984-12-10 - Cobo Hall Detroit, MI Genesis - 1987-06-20 - Manheim, Germany. "The Invisible Cag... more info

Mercury News, California — The Phil Spector story is one of the most tragically fascinating tales in rock 'n' roll history.The producer stands among all the giants of '60s pop music, having pioneered the popular "girl-group" sound with the Crystals and the Ronettes, and master... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Fremy said... Some Beatles & Oldies... The American Dream - 1970 - The American Dream Black Pearl - 1969 - Black Pearl The New Mix - 1968 - The New Mix The Colours - 1968 - The Colours The Savage Resurrection - 1968 - The Savage Resurrection Rai... more info

Guardian Music — PICK OF THE WEEK Janelle Monáe Cold War (Atlantic) Once upon a time, pre-Nas and post-Neptunes, Kelis might have laid claim to being the pop world's trophy Afrofuturist about town. As it turns out, sci-fi disco's a fickle cow: Kelis got stuck with D... more info