LargeHeartedBoy — In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Previous contributors include Bret Easton Ellis, Kate Christensen, Kevin Brockmeier, T.C. Boyle, Dana Spiotta, Amy Bloom,... more info

Stereogum — This past weekend, Neil Young put on his annual Bridge School Benefit shows, raising money for education for kids with disabilities. These shows are special things, and special things tend to happen at them. We’ve already posted footage of Spoon co... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Greg Cristman Blues legend Taj Mahal is 73 years young, but he still stays very active as a touring artist. In the past year he's played with Van Morrison (he's also featured on Van's upcoming duets album) and... more info

The Telegraph — Mick Brown and Martin Chilton pick 25 essential songs from Sir Van the Man, honoured at the Songwriters Hall of Fame more info

The Independent — One of music’s most influential catalogues will finally arrive on streaming platforms after Van Morrison agreed a digital deal which will also restore his albums to iTunes. more info

The Telegraph — Sets from Van Morrison, Terence Blanchard, Theo Croker made for a vibrant mix in the Sussex Downs, says Martin Chilton more info

Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - Veteran soul and bluesman Van Morrison and pop star Lady Gaga have added fresh accolades to their list of honors, winning awards from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. more info

The Telegraph — Songwriters Hall of Fame awards for Van Morrison, Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper more info

Stereogum — Legendary Irish singer-songwriter, six-time Grammy Award winner, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Van Morrison has now been awarded the UK’s highest and coolest-sounding honor: a knighthood. You may now address him as Sir Van Morrison (or Si... more info

The Telegraph — Van Morrison talked to Ian Rankin about songwriting at London's Lyric Theatre more info