ContactMusic — Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo was caught up in an earthquake in Japan on Friday (15Jul11). The Buddy Holly hitmakers are currently in the Far East for a series of concerts and were left shaken when a 5. 3-magnitude tremor hit eastern Japan. Buildings ... more info

DrownedInSound — At the end of every week, DiS makes a playlist using Spotify of what we've been loving and/or writing about this week. This is the 99th week we've done this, so hopefully you know the drill by now. If you're American and only just got Spotify, welcom... more info

Stereogum — Since winning our nerdy hearts in the mid ’90s, Weezer have surprised us with weirdo career moves that may alienate some old-school fans but bolster their off-kilter appeal to a new generation. For example, naming and designing an album around a ch... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — XFM - The band want to take you on a cruise... more info

NME — 'Our World' will appear on 'The Green Album' alongside Paramore and Weezer tracks more info

ContactMusic — Weezer and The Flaming Lips are set to treat fans to special shows later this month (Jul11) by merging their sets. The bands are on the same bill for gigs in New Jersey and New York, and they're planning the ultimate treat for the audience by sharing... more info

ContactMusic — Weezer have become the latest rockers to hit the high seas for a fan cruise. The hitmakers are turning their backs on Beverly Hills and heading for an Island in the Sun as they set sail for Cozumel off the coast of Mexico in January (11). The first e... more info

Gigwise — To set sail next year... more info

The Music Fix — Lorne Thomson's final gallery from T In The Park, featuring Beady Eye, Pulp, The Pretty Reckless and Weezer more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Josh Darr Flaming Lips @ Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on 7/7 Cruises are all the rage. There's Jam Cruise and Holy Ship!, and to a smaller extent Bruise Cruise, and now this January, Weezer are launching the first... more info