Guardian Music — For the past couple of years I have been delving into the work of the Black Keys, the Akron, Ohio duo whose back catalogue is pure rock'n'roll goodness. I'm pleased to report that lead singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach's forthcoming album Keep It Hid... more info

Meg's drum kit is being auctioned to raise money for a celebrated Detroit musician. All the proceeds from the sale, which includes rare memorabilia from Iggy & The Stooges,will benefit Jim Shaw ... more info

NME — Ron Asheton's brother Scott and sister Kathy have paid tribute to the guitarist and thanked fans for their messages of support after his death was announced earlier this month. more info

NME — Ron Asheton's brother Scott and sister Kathy have paid tribute to the guitarist and thanked fans for their messages of support after his death was announced earlier this month. more info

Detroit Free Press — One of the best moments of the memorial tribute for Stooges' guitarist Ron Asheton at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday night came after several punkish bands had taken the stage and kicked out raw, driving numbers, inclu... more info

Detroit Free Press — While Ron Asheton was not a household name, he was highly influential in the world of rock music. On Saturday night, musicians and speakers honored Asheton's memory as a pioneer. more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Andrew Kesin When I saw Be Your Own Pet play Manhattan's Mercury Lounge last February, some dude tried to get a little too close to lead singer Jemina Pearl...so she slapped him across the fucking face. Then her band mates tackled him. It wa... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Andrew Kesin When I saw Be Your Own Pet play Manhattan's Mercury Lounge last February, some dude tried to get a little too close to lead singer Jemina Pearl...so she slapped him across the fucking face. Then her band mates tackled him. ... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Gary Burger Black Monk Time, the demented 1966 garage-psych album from the Monks, has always maintained a lost-classic aura, mainly because of the sense of mystery surrounding the band itself. Well, Light in the Attic is about to make that p... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Gary Burger Black Monk Time, the demented 1966 garage-psych album from the Monks, has always maintained a lost-classic aura, mainly because of the sense of mystery surrounding the band itself. Well, Light in the Attic is about to make that p... more info