Brooklyn Vegan — PRIMAVERA SOUND '09 FESTIVAL PARC DEL FÃ’RUM, BARCELONA | DEL 28 AL 30 DE MAIG | DEL 28 AL 30 DE MAYO | FROM 28th TO 30th MAY Artistes confirmats | Artistas confirmados | Confirmed artists: A Certain Ratio |... more info

Allmusic Blog — Michael Jackson made a rare public appearance yesterday afternoon to announce his summer residency at London’s O2 Arena. “These will be my final shows performing in London,” said Jackson, who described the residency as his “final curtain call... more info

Idolator — The Pitchfork Music Festival is starting to roll out the acts playing Chicago's Union Park July 17-19, with the slate for Friday night—where bands will play setlists chosen by ticket buyers—being announced. The lineup is loaded with indie's elde... more info

Altsounds — As you have likely heard by now, the Jesus Lizard, known in some circles as the greatest live band EVER, is reuniting the original line up to perform in 2009. You may have also heard that *April 18, 2009* marks the *return of Record Store Day*, an ev... more info