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 Japa... more info

NME — Primal Scream and Peter Bjorn & John are among the bands that will perform at this year's South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. more info

JamBase — SXSW Music Announces Partial Band List The South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference and Festival, scheduled to take place Wednesday, March 18 - 22, 2009 in Austin, Texas, is pleased to announce the first round of bands scheduled to perform at ... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Los Angeles-based producer/engineer/guitarist Doug Grean, who is a guitarist, keyboardist and musical director for STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland's live solo band, has issued the following update: "So we've finished the ... more info

Undercover, Australia — Primal Scream will head to Austin, Texas after they complete their Australian tour. more info

MTV.com News — Even Paula Abdul could put out an album this year!By Gil Kaufman Eminem Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage After another year that saw a serious decline in record sales, the music industry is, once again, hoping that 2009 will be the one that t... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Video of the DaySpinner.com: Artist: Chris Cornell Video: 'Scream' Highlight: Relationship troubles are always more interesting when they're in slow motion and set to Timbaland beats. Buy 'Scream' on iTunes. Next Video... Read... more info

Star Online, Malaysia — There was once an appaling singer with an awful lot of confidence and audience appeal. Yes, there were others even before American Idol's William Hung. And the show's coming to Malaysia... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Versus Cancer, the charity set up by ex-Smiths bassist Andy Rourke, celebrated a successful year last night (December 18) with a hometown christmas party.Held at Manchester’s Moho Live, the evening saw a blend of new and established talent, DJ... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of Chris Cornell's (AUDIOSLAVE, SOUNDGARDEN) new video for "Scream", the title track from his forthcoming album, can be viewed below. more info