L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — When singer/songwriter k.d. lang had a notion to form a supergroup, her inspiration was the Traveling Wilburys, an act that counted the likes of Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, George Harrison and Jeff Lynne as members.  So she shot emails t... more info

Obscure Sound — London-based singer/songwriter Andrew Butler has a timeless sound that has conjured comparisons to acts ranging from Roy Orbison to Jeff Buckley — primarily, the sort with a powerfully distinctive voice and ability to interweave stunningly endearin... more info

Rolling Stone — On April 22nd, 1936, the tiny Billstown community near Delight, Arkansas, was the birthplace of a man who would become one of the most successful pop and country musicians of all time. Just one day later, 332 miles from Billstown as the crow flies, t... more info

The Telegraph — The Big O's son reveals how his grandmother once turned away a baseball cap-wearing Bob Dylan, who called to the family home looking for Orbison more info

Stereogum — Apparently the sweet sounds of Roy Orbison’s “Crying” make people want to fight. On Saturday night at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, country singer Sturgill Simpson covered this song, among others like Led Zeppelin’s “When The Levee Bre... more info

Mercury News, California — Also on tap: Los Van Van, plucky Chi-town dancers Lucky Plush; 'West Side Story times 2; singer Marc Cohn and a Roy Orbison tribute band born from karaoke. more info

NME — Reclusive performer paid tribute to Traveling Wilburys bandmates Roy Orbison and George Harrison during BBC Radio 2 Festival In A Day set more info

The Telegraph — On the 50th anniversary of Roy Orbison's rock and roll classic, we take a look at the song's origin and legacy more info

Stereogum — There are a lot of different facets to Grimes and her whole project, but one of those facets is this: She is going to convince you, no matter how hard you might fight it, that pop music is awesome. To that end, she will confront you with the things y... more info

Pop Candy — Preview the doc about the musician, which features commentary from Bono and Tom Petty. more info