We All Want Someone To Shout For — “Going Steady” is the first single from upcoming Toronto trio The Mooks. They confidently give new life to old sounds, inspired by the likes of retro singers such as Roy Orbison. The band started after singer and guitarist Mookie Morris wrote and... more info

Stereogum — In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. *** Roy Orbison - "Running Scared" HIT #1: June 5, 196... more info

Stereogum — In 1962, the little-remembered songwriter Kris Jensen released a gorgeously shimmery pop single called "Big As I Can Dream," about building a live out of hope. The most famous version of the song comes from Roy Orbison, who included a particularly de... more info

Stereogum — Last night, Bleachers frontman and producer of the moment Jack Antonoff held his Ally Coalition Talent Show at New York’s Town Hall, raising money for homeless LGBT teenagers. Antonoff's collaborator Lorde was part of the show, and together, she an... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — SPECIALS ACL Hall of Fame New Year’s Eve This “Austin City Limits” presentation inducts the Neville Brothers, Rosanne Cash and the late Roy Orbison into the program’s Hall of Fame. Chris Isaak hosts, and Neko Case, Brandi Ca... more info

Obscure Sound — UK project BelAir’s adoration for the past and present is audibly evident – the project leader himself noting the goal to “bring together Roy Orbison’s sensual waves and the melodic elements of the fifties.” The latter ’50s influence is e... more info

Uncut — It's recorded with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Photo by David Redfern, courtesy of the Orbison Estate It's recorded with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The post New Roy Orbison album to be released in November appeared first on Uncut. more info

JamBase — On the anniversary of his untimely death, watch Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits and more performing with the late great Roy Orbison. more info

PopSugar UK — Ready to take a trip down "Easy Street"? We don't exactly know what Negan's done with Rick and the rest of his crew, but we do know what fresh hell Daryl is experiencing on The Walking Dead. Episode three of the new season features three memorable t... more info

Stereogum — Roy Orbison’s estate has authorized a new biopic about the iconic singer. As Deadline reports, the upcoming The Big O: Roy Orbison will be executive produced by Wesley Orbison, Chuck Fleckenstein, and Ron Moore and produced by Alex Orbison, Roy Orb... more info