Kings of A&R — Born in Melbourne, Australia, Katie Cole recently relocated to Los Angeles to record her full-length record with producer Howard Willing (OK Go, The Smashing Pumpkins, Civet, Cheap Trick) who sent her an email after stumbling across her demos on the ... more info

ET Online — ET was there as John Mayer teamed up with "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks and other musicians to raise money for a good cause. The One Splendid Evening event took place Thursday night aboard the spectacular (Carvinal) Splendor -- the cru... more info

Idolator — Last night's American Idol served as yet another testament to the completely broken nature of this ridiculous 36-semifinalist setup. Most of the performances were, unfortunately, pretty bad—so lousy, in fact, that I felt for even the most off-pitch... more info

All About Jazz — Nine unique music artists share their sounds and style in national Spring/Summer ads starting February 17 Banana Republic has assembled a talented, multicultural group of music artists to celebrate the richness of city life in a new spring/summer ca... more info

Idolator — American Idol insider blog Joesplace has a list of rumored song choices for tonight's episode of American Idol, in which 12 more semifinalists put themselves up to be loved by the nation while Paula Abdul quietly stews about the four-judge format and... more info

Idolator — Last night's American Idol was the third in the suite of Hollywood Week episodes, and it was filled with rapidfire montages of the remaining contestants singing new standards like "Bubbly," "Since I Ain't Got You," and, "Tattoo." (Really? "Tattoo"?) ... more info

The Late Greats — Hesta Prynn Back in 2007, I said Northern State would be a band to keep an ear out for. So it is only natural to give an “ear out” to Hesta Prynn, one of the State’s members. Ms. Prynn is stepping out on her own, doing her own thin... more info

Pitchfork — Original Liz Phair photo by Kirstie Shanley Liz Phair has made this point so many times in so many ways over the years: She may have recorded one of the greatest indie rock LPs of all time, but she is not indie rock people. She is not going to front... more info

Pitchfork — Original Liz Phair photo by Kirstie Shanley Liz Phair has made this point so many times in so many ways over the years: She may have recorded one of the greatest indie rock LPs of all time, but she is not indie rock people. She is not going to front... more info

Topix — The red carpet at the 51st annual Grammy Awards was just the right mix of sparkle, glamour and sophistication. That was the problem. There was Jennifer Hudson in a fashion-savvy white, silver and black color-blocked cocktail dress; Sheryl Crow in a s... more info