New York Times — Daniel Bernard Roumain’s overcrowded score, performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on Wednesday, involved Abraham Lincoln, Charles Darwin and the Haitian singer Emeline Michel. more info

Nialler9 — I interviewed one of my favourite MCs last week. He is definitely my favourite UK MC. Quite a character. He mostly talked about his obsession with Father Ted. Mostly. Read it here. If you like this try: Roots Manuva - Let the Spirit (Hot Chip rem... more info

New York Times — There are some things that only live musicians can do onstage, and the Roots were proud to flaunt them during their headlining set at Roseland on Tuesday night. more info

All About Jazz — Wilco To Be Featured on "The Colbert Report" Wilco As if good ol' Stephen Colbert wasn't enough to make you watch "The Colbert Report," this Thursday the wonderful Wilco lads will be the special musical guest. Set to perform one song, the Chicago... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Fantod said... Paul Roessler's Pandemonium Shadow Show featuring Twisted Roots (1983) http://funderglass.blogspot.com Kevin said... Eclectic Grooves has uploaded more ghoulish sounds that will help... [Visit the blog for the full post] more info

JamBase — Wilco To Be Featured on "The Colbert Report" Wilco As if good ol' Stephen Colbert wasn't enough to make you watch "The Colbert Report," this Thursday the wonderful Wilco lads will be the special musical guest. Set to perform one song, the Ch... more info

JamBase — Six Degrees Records To Release Alice Russell's Pot of Gold British Soul Singer Featured On The Hotel Cafe Tour In Support Of Her New Album Alice Russell Six Degrees Records is pleased to announce the signing of Alice Russell, whose sophomore... more info

Pitchfork — Tip of the hat to Stephen Colbert for his choice of guests this Thursday. Chicago heroes Wilco will perform one song on the Comedy Central show "The Colbert Report" this Thursday, following in the footsteps of such previous Colbert musical guests as ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Mickey Factz playing w/ the Cool Kids during CMJ (more by Leia Jospe) today in NYC * Army Navy @ Union Hall * Trap Them @ Union Pool * Jay-Z & Lil Wayne @ Izod center * The Roots @... more info

JamBase — 3rd ANNUAL JOSHUA TREE ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL 10.18 & 10.19 :: Joshua Tree, CA Images by: Larry Mills The Belleville Outfit The Starlings Star Ann Thriftstore Allstars Mark Olson with the Thriftstore Al... more info