Starpulse — The Strokes star Julian Casablancas once ordered singing sisters Haim to walk away from the spotlight and write better songs if they wanted to make it big. The siblings were given the chance to hi... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — The Strokes rocker Albert Hammond, Jr. has opened up about his drug hell, confessing he spent years hooked on heroin and cocaine at the height of the band's success. more info

Consequence of Sound — "I used to shoot cocaine, heroin, and ketamine. All together. Morning, night." more info

Kings of A&R — Kings favorite The Unlikely Candidates who we placed in our top 8 emerging spot is #45 on the alternative rock charts with their song Follow My Feet. The band recently signed to Atlantic and quickly went to radio. The band hails from Fort Worth, Tex... more info

Consequence of Sound — AHJ spans five tracks, arrives in October. more info

Nialler9 — The 7-day gig guide to Dublin music and events this week. Highlights: The Grand Social’s Summer Social with Generationals, Frank B, White Collar Boy, Sounds Of System Breakdown & more, Dylan Fest with about 100 guests, Ghetto Boogie, Spiritualized,... more info

411 Mania — Casablancas shares an emotional family letter... more info

Starpulse — After two years of dating, Kristen Wiig and The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti have broken up. more info

Starpulse — Actress Kristen Wiig and The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti have split, according to a U.S. report The Bridesmaids star was first linked to the rocker, who previously dated Drew Barrymore, in 20... more info

Impose Magazine — It being the end of July and all, we bring you a list of headlines, news, artists, and music you may have missed. First up is the sad news of Youth Lagoon's Webster Hall cancellation July 29 (rest of tour dates are still on), the tabloid spectacl... more info