KEXP Seattle — In our current KEXP Documentary series, “Poets & Music,” we explore the interplay between the beat and the word, and feature some of the many poets who record with music, like William S. Burroughs, Saul Williams, Patti Smith, Gil Scott-Heron and ... more info

DrownedInSound — This week's content-themed Spotify playlist featuring tracks from Saul Williams, Iron & Wine, Jessie J, Sebadoh, Archers of Loaf and ton more. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Andrew Zaeh In the notes for futuristic soul diva Janelle Monae's debut LP The ArchAndroid (out May 18), she cites the following as inspirations: Princess Leia's cinnamon buns hairstyle, Fela Kuti's cigarettes, Jack White's mustache. The odd... more info

Stereogum — Of Montreal’s Kevin Barnes mentioned in his Progress Report that soul scientist Janelle Monáe would make a guest appearance on his band’s next album. But that won’t be Barnes and Monáe’s only work together. The band appear (along with Saul ... more info

The Music Fix — News Flash: Seminal agit-prop outfit re-tool for 2010.The members of Atari Teenage Riot are pleased to announce that the American MC CX KIDTRONIK has officially joined the band and will be completing their line up when they hit the UK later this year... more info

Pitchfork — German electro-punks Atari Teenage Riot had something of a zeitgeist moment in the mid-90s by blurring hardcore punk, jungle, noise, and bloodcurdling screaming, turning all that stuff into a hyperspeed mush that basically forced you (well, me) to st... more info

Live Daily — Grammy-nominated songstress Janelle Monae [ tickets ] has mapped a spring run of major markets ahead of her long-awaited full-length debut, "The ArchAndroid." The Atlanta-based musician will begin the roadwork with a March 15 performance in Washin... more info

XLR8R — Jack of all trades Mike Ladd returns in April with the third installment of his Infesticons project, a musical vehicle aimed at combating "indifference and apathy." Combining hip-hop swagger with funk's intensity and punk's attitude, the In... more info

The Culture Of Me — English-born Atticus Ross already had an impressive resume prior to 2009/2010, working on projects for Bad Religion, Saul Williams, Rancid, the last nine years of Nine Inch Nails material, and remixing or producing countless other tracks and efforts.... more info

Culture Bully — New music from M.anifest, feedback on Prince's Paisley Park show & a Fresh Air Tour video update. more info