Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox (1954) Australian twin sister singers Jessica and Lisa Origliasso aka The Veronicas (1984) English singer Dido (1971) Cranberries guitarist Noe... more info

Totally Fuzzy — S R Management said... A "Plethora Of Silent Nights" from my favorite Christmas tricksters! And that's all you need to know, Merry Christmas. Silent Night Chant - Rotary Connection Bootsy Collins Booker T & MGs Claifornia Guitar Trio Armik Asleep At ... more info

Idolator — For their post-Super Bowl episode, the cast of Glee will perform Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” mashed up with another song yet to be chosen. (The Cranberries’ “Zombie”, perhaps?) The episode is said to be the most expensive in the show’s... more info

Totally Fuzzy — simon2307 said... Itchy Hearts - Use Me Itchy Hearts - Enrique http://beat-surrender.blogspot.com Mihai Vancea said... Twin Shadow - Forget (2010) Review - This is sexy retro music; it gives you a warm feeling inside. The energy Twin Shadow produces... more info

The Vinyl Villain — While I've never hid my admiration for Paul Weller's career with The Jam and The Style Council, I've really struggled to like all that much of his solo output. I tried hard with the much acclaimed Stanley Road but couldn't help but think it was Ocea... more info

Kings of A&R — Check out the song Clarity by Ireland act Seneca. The band just finished 60+ dates in the U.S. and also scored a licensing deal to have songs featured on MTV’s “The Hills” and “The City”. The new album is currently being recorded in Ireland... more info

Guardian Music — Former Smiths singer calls in lawyers to prevent broadcast of previously unheard recordingMorrissey clearly wants to keep some things on the cutting-room floor. Lawyers representing the singer threatened the BBC with an injunction last week, ordering... more info

Guardian Music — Laura Marling, BelfastThough only 20 years old, Laura Marling has already developed a pretty robust identity: she is the femme fatale of indie folk, a top 10 recording artist, and arguably the person responsible for the arrival of new albums by the C... more info

Guardian Music — Royal Albert Hall, LondonBands give all sorts of reasons for reuniting, but the Cranberries' must be the most novel: in 2009, after five years apart, they decided to have another go "to celebrate Dolores [O'Riordan] becoming an honorary patron of th... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Kirstie Shanley Less than a year after the release of their debut album Manners, Passion Pit are giving it the deluxe reissue treatment. Out April 13 on Frenchkiss/Columbia, the new Manners will feature three bonus tracks and new artwork.... more info