KEXP Seattle — It has been revealed that Jay Reatard died a couple weeks ago of “cocaine toxicity, and that alcohol was a contributing factor in his death.” Stay away from the cocaine/alcohol combo, kids. The Strokes are heading back to the studio to record a... more info

Rolling Stone — Unreleased Weezer, Ween, the Donnas and more tracks are up for pay-what-you-want download to raise money for cancer research via TargetCancer. “We feel this is an extremely worthy and urgent cause and are all too happy to help out,” Rivers Cuomo ... more info

Live Daily — Singer/songwriter Devendra Banhart [ tickets ] will hit the road next month for a brief stretch of West Coast dates in support of his latest studio album, "What Will We Be." The freak-folker kicks off the five-city run March 18 in Seattle, and wil... more info

The Strokes have begun recording their fourth album with producer Joe Chiccarelli in New York. According to their official website Thestrokes.com the band began working with the U2, Beck and Bjork collaborator at the start of this week more info

Allmusic Blog — The Strokes are still working on their fourth album, originally planned for a late 2009 release. Grammy-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (U2, Bjork, Beck) is overseeing the recording sessions, which began this week in New York. This will be the band�... more info

The Quietus — Band have entered studio, according to official website more info

Addict Music — The Strokes have announced that they have begun recording their fourth album with producer Joe Chiccarelli in New York. more info

NME — Band kick off sessions in New York this week more info

Gigwise — Band confirm on their website... more info

XFM.co.uk — Casablancas and co. enlist My Morning Jacket, U2 and Kajagoogoo producer to help. more info