L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Songwriter Jimmy Webb calls him “the best singer of our generation.” Filmmaker and Monty Python alumnus Terry Gilliam describes him as “a fallen angel.” Randy Newman compares his knack for writing indelible melodies to Franz Schubert, Paul Mc... more info

Popdose — Artist Mike Salisbury reflects on an amazing career, and discusses his work on Randy Newman's Born Again. more info

All About Jazz — ROCKIN' DENVER BAND TAKES IT TO THE ROAD AGAIN "Harry Nilsson meets Blood Sweat and Tears at Randy Newman's House."—Vintage Guitar Magazine, July 2010 "You can't really understand until you see them live... to hear art this good, to experience ... more info

Idolator — Glee’s reign over the Emmy Awards has already begun—Neil Patrick Harris picked up a golden statue at the Creative Arts Emmys for his hilarious guest-starring performance as Mr. Shue’s high school nemesis Bryan Ryan in the episode “Dream On.�... more info

Guardian Music — Rock'n'roll drummer and founder member of the Californian band Little FeatThe drummer Richie Hayward, who has died aged 64 after treatment for liver cancer, will be remembered for his 40 years of service with the renowned Californian band Little Fea... more info

Guardian Music — Last week we were steeped in sorrow and regret. Now we want songs flush with excitement and exhilarationAfter ploughing (Zimmer-framing?) my way through several hundred songs about old age, I don't know about you but I need a dose of euphoria – I'm... more info

Guardian Music — It's an age-old subject (sorry), and one which so many have tackled, but here we try to whittle down the best songs about moving inexorably towards deathOne of the best-known lines in all of rock'n'roll is "hope I die before I get old" in My Generati... more info

Tracksounds — World Soundtrack Awards Announces 2010 NomineesZimmer, Desplat, Horner and Burwell lead the pack with 2 nominationsGhent - The World Soundtrack Academy has announced the list of its nominees for the 2010 Awards to be presented in three categories: Fi... more info

Totally Fuzzy — ::Viva:: said... * The Offspring: Punk Esteem. Live in USA 1995. Soundboard @320. * Black Sabbath: Martin Years. Boblinger, Germany 1990 + Copenhagen 1989. Japanese Bootleg @320. * Judas Priest: British Steeler. Calderone Concert Hall 1980. Japanes... more info

Guardian Music — Last week, it was hats off to songs about headwear. Next, put your hands together for handclap songsA tough week that forced many to scratch their heads (which, of course, would have prven more difficult in olden times thanks to the presence of a hat... more info