The Mirror — Franz Ferdinand have said they're thrilled The Cure will pick up the NME Godlike Genius Award next month. more info

Stereogum — He's Just Not That Into You is a new movie based on a self-help book based on an episode of Sex & The City. In other words, I have no intention of seeing it. But, if forced, I would at least look forward to its soundtrack: My Morning Jacket, R.E.M.... more info

Pop Matters — How many times have you heard a b-side of one of your favorite bands and thought “WHY wasn’t this on the album?” It is even more frustrating/confusing when there are tracks on the... more info

NME — Death Cab For Cutie are covering The Cure's 'Love Song' and Katy Perry is remaking Sam Sparro's 'Black And Gold' for a forthcoming Valentine's Day-themed compilation. more info

NME — Death Cab For Cutie are covering The Cure's - Godlike Geniuses at the 2009 Shockwave NME Awards - 'Love Song' and Katy Perry is remaking Sam Sparro's 'Black And Gold' for a forthcoming Valentine's Day-themed compilation. more info

Stereogum — Refresher: Starbucks is a company that is in the business of selling cups of coffee. Starbucks is also a company that is in the business of selling music. Basically the best business plan imaginable in 2009, good job guys. Starbucks will soon fill ... more info

Clickmusic — The band added to the bill of the NME Awards Big Gig this February. more info

NME — Franz Ferdinand have completed the line-up for the 2009 Shockwaves NME Awards Big Gig. more info

NME — Franz Ferdinand have completed the line-up for the 2009 Shockwaves NME Awards Big Gig. more info

NME — Franz Ferdinand have completed the line-up for the 2009 Shockwaves NME Awards Big Gig. more info