L.A. Times - Entertainment — Decades after his death, reverence and debate still swirl around the legendary bluesman who supposedly made a deal with the devil.The intersection of DeSoto and State streets here doesn't look like anything special. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Neil Young, Keith Richards, T Bone Burnett, Robbie Robertson, Eric Clapton and Bonnie Raitt explain. Why is Robert Johnson, above all other blues players, the preeminent figure in that bedrock form of American popular music? That question, one that d... more info

Altsounds — This year's festival line-up is almost complete, and today's additions, like José González and Richie Hawtin are definitely something to look forward to. A few of last year's projects will also be continued this year: the Melt! Hote... more info

Guardian Music — Artist, activist and Bob Dylan's muse who resisted the role of handmaidenSuze Rotolo was the girl on the cover of the album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan – a long-haired 19-year-old strolling down a snow-covered Greenwich Village street on the arm o... more info

Detroit Free Press — A cast of notable Detroit musicians will gather Sunday at Kelly's Bar in Hamtramck to celebrate the music of blues legend Robert Johnson (1911-1938), who would have turned 100 years old on May 8. more info

Guardian Music — Banjos, accordions, recorders – which is the instrument from hell? Why catch-22 is far, far worse than a dilemma; The trouble with RogerIf heaven has angels playing harps, what is hell's official musical instrument? (Will not accept bagpipes as an ... more info

Guardian Music — For his third New Band this week, Mike Skinner has chosen a devil-consorting bluesman with a near-total lack of internet presenceHometown: New York.The lineup: Mr Case (voice, guitar).The background: We're doing today's New Band blind. Not literally,... more info

USA Today Music — American roots music has countless names of legend, from Robert Johnson to Clifton Chenier. Add Chris Strachwitz to that list. more info

USA Today Music — Centennial of Robert Johnson's birth gets a moveable musical feast of concerts, shows. more info

NME - In The Office — With the news of The White Stripes splitting up, here's a quick look back at their studio albums, and what we said at the time. Next week's NME magazine is a tribute issue to the band, in which NME writers reappraise all six LPs. 'The White Stripes... more info