USA Today Music — In a newly expanded Eden-esque setting under perfect skies, contemporary alternative rock renewed its search for meaning amid mindless spectacle ... more info

MTV.com News — The mother monster and the reunited NYC rockers faced off on friday night. Lady Gaga perfoms at Lollapalooza on Friday Photo: Sam Hendrick/MTV News CHICAGO — For 19 years now (off and on), the basic theme of Lollapalooza has always seemed... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — The story of the Black Keys' sold-out show at Kool Haus on Tuesday night, the first of two gigs, was written on the sweat-soaked-through, clinging black shirt on drummer Patrick Carney's back. more info

MTV.com News — From Gaga's record 13 nods to the six first-time nominees, we take a closer look at the 2010 nominations.By Gil Kaufman Lady Gaga Photo: Derek Storm/ Splash News For an artist who has quickly made a habit of smashing records, Lady Gaga impr... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Black Angels - Telephone (MP3) (via) DOWNLOAD: Black Mountain - The Hair Song (MP3) The Black Keys just left town. The Black Lips just arrived. This fall, the Black Angels are going on a co-headlining tour with Black Mountain.... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Some bands hate getting stuck in a groove. The Black Keys can think of no better place to be. more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Last night I was treated to see The Black Keys at Terminal 5 thanks to my friend Elisabeth. Terminal 5 usually gives me many problems, specifically in relation to my camera, so I decided to just leave it at home. Ever since I started this blog, conce... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG Black Milk at SXSW (more here) Black Milk will team up with his uber-buzzy mic controller Decon label-mate Freddie Gibbs for a show at SOBs on Tuesday (August 3rd, tickets). The show will double as a record release... more info

Topix — The Black Keys had just finished bashing through a song called "Strange Times" at Central Park SummerStage on Tuesday night when Dan Auerbach, the band's guitarist and singer, made an announcement. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Diana Wong "Black keys midnight show at Terminal 5 melted my face. I officially have no fuckin face!" - Joe Thompson Despite playing a headlining show at Summerstage earlier in the evening, the Black Keys still managed to... more info