Idolator — What’s more exciting than soulful Isley Brothers legend Ron Isley teaming up in the past with R. Kelly, Warren G and Rod Stewart? His pairing with the not-so-reclusive-anymore Lauryn Hill for a cover of the Carpenter’s “(They Long To Be) Close ... more info

Idolator — What’s more exciting than soulful Isley Brothers legend Ron Isley teaming up in the past with R. Kelly, Warren G and Rod Stewart? His pairing with the not-so-reclusive-anymore Lauryn Hill for a cover of the Carpenter’s “(They Long To Be) Close ... more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about being caught in the sniper's crosshairs. This time we want songs that feature a set up and a punchlineIt's OK, you can put the gun down now. Unscrew the telescopic sight. Put your garrotte wire back with the cheese. Last week'... more info

Guardian Music — Mellifluous and menacing, is this midwestern rapper one of hip-hop's last great hopes?Hometown: Gary, Indiana.The lineup: Freddie Tipton (vocals, music).The background: Freddie Gibbs is a 28-year-old rapper from Michael Jackson's hometown of Gary, In... more info

Totally Fuzzy — LD said... The Adios Lounge Clarence White: Roadmaster: 1972. Featuring Arlo Guthrie, Gene Clark, Skip Battin, The Byrds, and Everly Brothers. http://www.adioslounge.com glenn said... A mix of obscure and not so obscure music centering around the 60... more info

Idolator — Don't let the Tony Awards fool you: Green Day are still a rock band, a damn fine one at hat. The San Francisco Bay punk trio — who first played Lollapalooza back when it was a tour, not a festival — played a goofy but tight set at this year's fe... more info

Totally Fuzzy — a r n e l said... re-up: V.A. - Best of ...Both Worlds (The sunny summer sampler) 01. The Summer Knows [From "Summer of '42"] - Laura Fygi / 4:37 02. Summer Samba - Astrud Gilberto / 2:39 03. Summer Sun - KOOP / 3:46 04. Summer Wind - Michael Bublé ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mr. Jones said... Yet another tropical weather system threatens to dump more rain on the 30 Days Out ranch, so what do we do? We prepare our survival kit of tasty hurricane/storm/rain songs! Who cares if it's raining, we have Bob Dylan, Nils Lofgren,... more info

MTV.com News — Stephen Hill says late Gang Starr MC will be honored during BET Hip-Hop Awards in the fall.By Mawuse Ziegbe Guru Photo: Gregg Delman The 2010 BET Awardshad several memorable moments, including a diva-packed tribute to lifetime-achievement h... more info

Popdose — Marvin Isley died on June 6. He was the youngest of the Isley Brothers, and together with his older brother Ernie Isley and brother-in-law Chris Jasper formed the instrumental force that was fused to the Isleys’ original vocal trio in 1973. Marvin ... more info