XLR8R — Mars Volta writer/producer/guitarist Omar Rodriguez Lopez will release a solo album on Stones Throw Records on January 27th of next year. The 10-track album, Old Money, is loosely based on the concept of “exploitative industrialists” and ... more info

JamBase — The 27s — The Greatest Myth of Rock & Roll Has Arrived The 27s is the grandest story of rock & roll, firmly ingrained in popular music and culture yet the saga somehow slipped through the cracks of time — until today. If you're ... more info

I Guess I'm Floating — If your brain is anything like mine, the first thing you'll probably observe about Portland act Ley Lines is the guy with the righteous beard. That's a nice piece of facial hair, like an Anglicized Kyp Malone or an Amish arista! Either way, once yo... more info

Altsounds — After signing a worldwide deal with major label Zomba, *IN CASE OF FIRE* are at last set with a November 10th release date for their astounding debut single *‘This Time We Stand’*,one of the most anticipated debut releases of 2008. ... more info

Altsounds — After signing a worldwide deal with major label Zomba, *IN CASE OF FIRE* are at last set with a November 10th release date for their astounding debut single *‘This Time We Stand’*,one of the most anticipated debut releases of 2008. ... more info

JamBase — By: Aric Mayer The Mars Volta :: 09.17.08 :: Hammerstein Ballroom :: New York, NY The Mars Volta :: 09.20.08 :: Electric Factory :: Philadelphia, PA The Mars Volta :: 09.21.08 :: Rams Head Live :: Baltimore, MD The Mars Volta The Mars ... more info

Pitchfork — It's either the last gasp of the summer festival season or the first taste of fall festivities. But whether you choose to pack sunscreen or a sweater (we'd suggest the former), there's no denying the arrival of the Austin City Limits Music Festival.S... more info

Mojo 4 Music — Second volcanic “head” charge from LA’s afro-delic freak brothers. more info

Panda Toes — Today is my last day in N.Y.C. Tomorrow we're playing at Vassar, the next day it's a club at Cornell, and the following night we'll be at a house party at Syracuse. Then back to Dartmouth. And thus ends the greatest road trip-DJ tour hybrid in the hi... more info

Pitchfork — Hope you like Tool, 'cuz this thing's a veritable Home Depot (zing!). The full setlist for Guitar Hero World Tour, the fourth major installment in the carpal-tunnel-inducing joyride, has been announced, and it's a doozy. (Though not as much of a dooz... more info