Guardian Music — The singer, who died on Tuesday, had a passionate belief in folk song as a voice for the true values of the working classAnybody with even a passing interest in British folk music will be choked by news of the death of Mike Waterson, who passed away ... more info

Guardian Music — (Navigator)Lucy Ward is a 21-year-old singer, guitarist and concertina player from Derby who already has an impressive set of admirers; she is joined on her debut album by a band that includes two established folk duos, O'Hooley and Tidow and Megso... more info

Altsounds — Summer 2011 just got a little hotter as the Los Angeles' newest rock sensations, the Black Veil Brides, continue their musical takeover with their major label debut, Set The World On Fire. The band's second album is slated for release via Lava Music... more info

Soul Sides — Ted Taylor: It’s a Funky Situation Houston Town I Feel a Chill From Taylor Made (Ronn, 1971) I have to confess to being completely ignorant of Ted Taylor until I spied his album at Good Records but Ronn Records in this era had a grip of solid r... more info

Guardian Music — And God created Justin Bieber, to bring light and inspiration to the world. And he's been busy telling us mortals where we're going wrongThis week, Lost in Showbiz wants to take you back to the 70s, and leave you there. Let us roll back the years to ... more info

Metalsucks — Y’know what really makes me happy? When a band I previously did not enjoy releases new material which makes me do a total one-eighty. Creative growth! More good art in the world! A better chance that my ulcers might subside! These are all good thin... more info

411 Mania — Band heading out with Straight Line Stitch, plus watch a live cover of MJ's "Billie Jean"... more info

Altsounds — I'm sure ya'll are aware that Nonpoint hits the road next week with Straight Line Stitch. Dates are below. Also, in case you havn't seen it yet, here is Nonpoint playing Billie Jean @ WJJO's New Year's Eve show: YouTube - Nonpoint - Billie Jean - 9... more info

Mjsbigblog — According to @JHudDaily, Jennifer Hudson will perform to honor Oprah Winfrey at the Kennedy Center Honors. The show is taping on December 5 in Washington DC and will air on CBS Dec. 28 at 9 pm. Steven Tyler recently told a report... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — (photo via Brooklynvegan) I have been impatiently waiting to see Sufjan Stevens live since Illinois stole my heart back in 2005. It’s been a long wait, but it was all worth it. I finally saw him last night at The Beacon Theater, and it’s a night ... more info