Stereogum — My guess is that Vice didn't want to release this next single from Black Lips' 200 Million Thousand until they could be sure the GA crew weren't still on the lam in India. Well worry not publicists, the band is safely engaging in IM sessions from Kin... more info

Stereogum — He's Just Not That Into You is a new movie based on a self-help book based on an episode of Sex & The City. In other words, I have no intention of seeing it. But, if forced, I would at least look forward to its soundtrack: My Morning Jacket, R.E.M.... more info

JamBase — Editor's Note: This is the third installment of our new "First Album" column. As the name suggests, it's an opportunity for some of our favorite artists to tell you in their own words about the first album they ever dropped the needle on. Each week... more info

JamBase — ORIGINAL LINE-UP COMES TOGETHER FOR FIRST TIME IN 35 YEARS Vintage Hoople "On tour as support to Mott The Hoople (the only time Queen ever supported anyone), I was always conscious that we were in the presence of something great, something highly... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Roberto said... Today at Station Approach: Blur – Modern Life Is Rubbish Simple Minds – New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) Massive Attack – Blue Lines R.E.M. – Lifes Rich Pageant The House of Love – Babe... [Visit the bl... more info

Paste Magazine — Athens, Ga. popsters offer mid-tempo pleasantries Amidst Ben Folds-inflected piano rockers, Modern Skirt’s 2005 debut featured the charming “Pasadena,” a shuffling acoustic number that backed heartsick hopes with chiming group vocals. The l... more info

Perez Hilton — R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and his boyfriend, photographer Thomas Dozol. They look so cute together! Click here to see more pics of them at their home. more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: News, The InterfaceSpinner.com: Learning from Radiohead and R.E.M. is like apprenticing with Picasso. Just ask indie beloved Deerhoof, who recently toured with Thom Yorke and Co., who passed down some lessons from R.E.M. "I, at one poin... more info

Pitchfork — In a Pitchfork interivew that ran last March, I asked Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood if he was frustrated by his old label, EMI/Capitol, going ahead and releasing last year's The Best Of even though the band wasn't crazy about the idea. The conver... more info

Pitchfork — In a Pitchfork interivew that ran last March, I asked Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood if he was frustrated by his old label, EMI/Capitol, going ahead and releasing last year's The Best Of even though the band wasn't crazy about the idea. ... more info