Buzzgrinder — Apparently the land of tea and barren dentist offices is abuzz these days about whether or not illegal downloaders should be prosecuted. And as such, some respected British artists (and Robbie Williams) such as Iron Maiden, Billy Bragg, David Gilmour... more info

Altsounds — Who are Elizabeth and the Cataplut? The title of Elizabeth and the Catapult's Verve Forecast debut album Taller Children reflects the unique blend of pop playfulness and grown-up introspection that defines Ziman's distinctive songwriting. Taller C... more info

All About Jazz — Trying to keep up with new releases, I often get sidetracked by old favorites. It happens that my recent listening coincides with the birthday of two of the listenees. Lou Levy, Lunarcy (Verve). Levy would have been 81 today. He died in January of ... more info

Altsounds — Beast's self-titled debut is out via Verve Forecast. The powerful, catchy, and diverse sounds this album offers prove that the partnering of Jean-Phi Goncalves and Betty Bonifassi was instant chemistry. There is a vibe and sound that inhabits a pl... more info

Perfect Porridge — Montreal band Beast release their self-titled debut today via Verve Forecast. Beast : “Mr. Hurricane” (mp3) more info

Altsounds — On Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 16 Frames will release Where It Ends, the band’s debut recording for Verve Forecast and its first on a major label. The album features 11 perfectly-crafted pop songs, all written by Steve Sulikowski, 16 FramesÃ�... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Ice said...York Bowen : The Complete Works for Viola & Piano – Lawrence Power & Simon Crawford-Phillips - 2CDs.http://classiclibrary.blogspot.comMany Thanks Fuzzy Crew!Willard said...BOB DYLAN Live At Town Hall (1963)The incredible COMPLETE Li... more info

Kerrang! — Iron Maiden have scooped the gong for Best British Live Act at this year's Brit Awards. The band, who are currently on their Somewhere Back In Time world tour, accepted the award via a recorded video message. "We are delighted to receive the Brit Aw... more info

PopSugar UK — The Brit Awards 2009 takes place next Wednesday, and I'm taking your votes for each category in my Brit Bets polls. Today I'm checking out the nominees in the Best British Live Act category, the five bands in the running are Coldplay, Elbow, Iron Mai... more info

Pitchfork — -- Jazz and cabaret great Blossom Dearie passed away from natural causes on Saturday, February 7 in New York City, the Associated Press reports. She was 82. During her 60+ year career, she contributed to a Parisian vocal group, recorded for Verve an... more info