Altsounds — Though only 18 months young, Brighton crossover quartet *BRIDES* are shaping up as one of the U.K’s most intriguing new bands. Since their formation in May 2007, the band have already shared stages with the likes of A Wilhelm Scream, Gallows... more info

Topix — A solid documentary that shows the struggles of three bands trying to make it in the cutthroat music industry. One of Van Morrison's great literary lines was from 1992's "Why Must I Always Explain" – It's just my job you know/And it's no sweet ... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Former SOUNDGARDEN/AUDIOSLAVE singer Chris Cornell is in Europe this February for four exclusive live events in club venues in London, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin. more info

Thrash Hits — Putting paid to any immediate rumours of a Soundgarden reunion, Chris Cornell has announced a Pink Floyd-inspired album collaboration with hip-hop super-producer Timbaland entitled Scream. Released on 09 March 2009, it has been billed as a “gen... more info

XFM.co.uk — The Texan music industry shindig announces its first spate of performers. Primal Scream, White Lies and Ida Maria are all Austin-bound. more info

Paste Magazine — With South by Southwest less than three months away, there's been a steady trickle of details on the gargantuan festival that holds Austin, Texas hostage for one week every Spring. First, the nice folks running the festival announced that producer Q... more info

XFM.co.uk — The Texan music industry shindig announces its first spate of performers. Primal Scream, White Lies and Ida Maria are all Austin-bound. more info

Rolling Stone — Photo:Fox/Wireimage SXSW has announced the first batch of bands that will rock Austin during the annual industry festival (the list includes Primal Scream and Peter Bjorn & John). Plus, Thievery Corporation continue to plot out Radio Retaliation date... more info

Stereogum — Hard to believe, but it's just about time for a trip to Austin, Texas. (03/18 - 03/22, to be more exact.) In the midst of these tough economic times, it's unclear if things will be as hedonistic as in years past (free Sparks? No free Sparks? Sparks ... more info

Pitchfork — Some gut reactions based on the first round of bands named for this year's SXSW Music Festival, which will take place in Austin March 18-22:1) Only two "crystal" bands...so far (Crystal Method and Crystal Stilts).2) Most Stereotype-Edifying Japanese ... more info