Stereogum — Oslo’s exceedingly colorful pop craftsmen Cold Mailman will be back with a new album next spring, and they’ve shared lead single Where Scars Don’t Show.” It’s an arching retro pop song that reminds me of what Ben Folds and the Notwist might... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Which Elvis Costello would the singer and songwriter born Declan MacManus ferry to the Hollywood Bowl for the first of a two-night stint with the Los Angeles Philharmonic?  more info

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Stereogum — Ben Folds has covered “Grey Seal” among other Elton John jams throughout his career, and John’s influence is obvious in Folds’ own plucky piano-pop. So it must have been a huge thrill for Folds when John invited him on stage Sunday during his... more info

Stereogum — Deleted Scenes’ video for Lithium Burn indie rock ballad “Landfall” involves Dan Scheuerman loading a body out of his trunk, into a boat, and into the bottom of a lake. Who’s in the bag? Watch and learn below while Deleted Scenes splits the d... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — If you didn't get tickets to the Fucked Up show at Irving Plaza in the BrooklynVegan presale, you can get them in the general on-sale which begins today at 10 AM. Tickets for the Owen show at The Studio... more info

Stereogum — In honor of Star Wars Day (“May the fourth be with you, revenge of the fifth…”), CollegeHumor rounded up some musicians to audition for the Mos Eisley Cantina Band. The sketch sees artists assuming Star Wars alter egos like BF-1138 (Ben Folds),... more info

Stereogum — Like last year, Bonnaroo is announcing the bulk of its fest lineup via a 30-minute B.L.A.M. (Bonnaroo Line-Up Announcement Megathon) webcast. The 2014 reveal is hosted by comedians Hannibal Buress and Taran Killam and features a super jam with the Fl... more info

Stereogum — Bonnaroo has announced the date for when they’ll announce their lineup. If that sounds excessive to you, just wait a moment, because the day of the reveal may actually deserve that announcement of its own. February 19th, preceding the 9PM moment wh... more info

Popdose — Platters That Matter podcasters brave the summer heat for Ben Folds Five live. more info