Live Daily — Singer/songwriter/pianist Ben Folds [ tickets ], fresh from his recent judging duties on an NBC talent show, has lined up headlining dates for next month as he continues to support 2008's "Way to Normal." The trek gets underway March 13 in Myrtle ... more info

The Culture Of Me — Appearing along with Patti Smith, Philip Glass, Baaba Maal, Gogol Bordello, Regina Spektor and others, the godfather of punk rock, Iggy Pop will be performing what should be yet another stellar show, this time celebrating the 20th edition of the... ... more info

!tashed — Some say Marina is the new Regina Spektor, and we think thats not too bad a point of reference, but we still don’t really get the comparisons. Along with Ellie Goulding, we probably want to hear her music on top 40 radio much more than gaga or what... more info

Stereogum — We've spoken about Scratch My Back , Peter Gabriel's anticipated Bob Ezrin-produced orchestral covers collection featuring reinterpretations of Radiohead, Arcade Fire, the Magnetic Fields, Bon Iver, Elbow, Talking Heads, Lou Reed, Regina Spektor,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Dirty Projectors released a digital 7" of unreleased Bitte Orca session outtakes today (1/11) through Domino. The two tracks on it (previously available only on the UK-only "Temecula Sunrise" EP), "Ascending Melody" and b-side "Emblem of the World," ... more info

The Late Greats — Here are 10 of my favorite songs of the year that don’t hail from my favorite albums list. Here’s to a great 2009 and a Happy New 2010! In no particular order: Frog Holler ∞ Control Freak (I Know, I Know) Jenni Muldaur ∞ Deare... more info

Guardian Music — Hi there listeners, hope you're all wrapped up warm with this lovely weather we're having. This week's show begins with a cosy chat with alt-folk queen, Regina Spektor. The 29-year-old singer-songwriter chatted to Rosie Swash about her current album,... more info

Stereogum — Midlake really did it this time. It's not to say the Dentonites spent every last second of the past three years working exclusively on their long anticipated followup to 2006's Trials Of Van Occupanther -- drummer McKenzie Smith's done time with S... more info

Stereogum — Halfway through the year SPIN tipped their hand by offering the 20 Greatest Albums Of 2009 ... So Far. If you remember, the list wasn't in any specific order. Their 40 Best Albums Of 2009 are, and it's interesting to see all the titles that popped... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — Here is the 11 Best Albums of 2009: 12-22 (Part 4):12. Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest13. Deer Tick - Born On Flag Day14. The Black Crowes - Before The Frost...Until the Freeze15. The Dead Weather - Horehound16. White Rabbits - It's Frightening17. T... more info