Dlisted — The National Enquirer ran a story this week claiming Rachael Ray's doctors found a growth on her throat that requires surgery and will leave her silent for two months. Oh. I just learned I have telekinetic powers, because I know exactly what you... more info

Rolling Stone — A ruling by the Copyright Royalty Board tomorrow could spell trouble for Apple’s iTunes. The National Music Publisher’s Association has asked for a 66% increase on the royalty rate paid out on the sales of digital music — from six cents per tra... more info

Nialler9 — I’ve been listening to Takka Takka’s new album Migration sporadically lately. It’s slowly getting under my skin. It’s the Brooklyn band’s second LP and it was produced by the drummer of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Sean Greenhalgh. For those i... more info

Altsounds — Minus The Bear is excited to announce the release of ACOUSTICS, an exclusive seven track EP available this fall. The self-released EP via Tigre Blanco Records will be available in two formats and feature newly recorded acoustic versions of fan favori... more info

Altsounds — Minus The Bear is excited to announce the release of ACOUSTICS, an exclusive seven track EP available this fall. The self-released EP via Tigre Blanco Records will be available in two formats and feature newly recorded acoustic versions of fan favori... more info

Stereogum — While in Belfast this past July to play a show at Mandela Hall, Matt Berninger and Aaron Dessner sat down and recorded acoustic takes of a couple beloved Boxer tracks. Our tipster, Comprachio, mentions that the "filming took place in a kitchen set... more info

All About Jazz — TRIO 3 - LAKE/WORKMAN/CYRILLE, the jazz and beyond trio of celebrated jazz masters Reggie Workman (bass), Oliver Lake (multi-reeds) and Andrew Cyrille (drums), performs new Himalayan inspired work as well as tasty samplings from the TRIO 3 collection... more info

Yahoo! Music — AP - The National Symphony Orchestra has chosen Christoph Eschenbach as its next music director after years of searching. more info

Associated Press — WASHINGTON (AP) -- The National Symphony Orchestra has chosen Christoph Eschenbach as its next music director after years of searching.... more info

Pop Crunch — Kevin Federline and Britney Spears are desperately trying to salvage their relationship with the help of couples’ therapy, The National Enquirer claims. The divorced parents of sons Sean, 3, and Jayden, 2, believe being raised by them both is wha... more info