Idolator — We've taken aim at Wired's Panglossian attitude when it comes to the relationship between the Internet and the music business before, mainly because the powers that be at Conde Nast's ever-shrinking tech bible just make it too easy. Witness the magaz... more info

Altsounds — Many have enjoyed the brilliance of Weezer, with their quirky mannerisms and catchy pop melodies. Now eclectic indie-pop artist, *Dylan Connor*, looks to pay the ultimate fan tribute as he releases his *Almost Green Album*, a cover of WeezerÂÂâ... more info

JamBase — By: Jake Krolick It is cool that superheroes have alter egos, but it's a hell of a lot cooler when musicians bust them out to unleash some pent up creative juices waiting to be freed. Over the past few decades, we've seen bands like Black Flag r... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Potent Quotables"If I wasn't a musician, I would be a high-school band director." --Rivers CuomoIn a recent interview, Weezer's frontman admitted that he'd have been happy in a more low-pro band geek role. We'd also buy drama teacher. Ne... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Free MP3 of the Day Artist: Miniature Tigers Songs: 'Cannibal Queen'Album: 'Tell It To The Volcano' [iTunes]Sounds Like: Weezer, Phanton PlanetDownload: 'Cannibal Queen' (MP3)[Get Winamp] [Download Help] Next MP3 more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: News, Exclusive, Holy HellWith the release this past holiday season of Rivers Cuomo's second annual solo album, 'Alone II,' the Weezer frontman is almost -- almost -- crossing into territory reserved for the Ryan Adams and the Conor Ober... more info

Pitchfork — The Grammy Awards made an effort to get younger, hipper and more relevant this year by nominating people like Lil Wayne, Radiohead, and M.I.A. in major categories. But, in the end, the same voters who always seem to go for what's old, respected, and ... more info

Pitchfork — The Grammy Awards made an effort to get younger, hipper and more relevant this year by nominating people like Lil Wayne, Radiohead, and M.I.A. in major categories. But, in the end, the same voters who always seem to go for what's old, respected,... more info

Metal Injection — Ever listen to Cannibal Corpse and were all like "Man, these lyrics are so deep. If they only slowed it down and just sang it with a little heart it would be so much better?" Well, two dudes from Detroit, Michigan clearly felt that way and thus creat... more info

Kerrang! — Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant and country singer Alison Krauss were celebrating last night (February 8) after picking up five awards at the 51st annual Grammy Awards. Plant and Krauss picked up Record Of The Year for their reworking of t... more info