Stereogum — Band To Watch Girlpool have recorded a cover of Big Star’s classic track “Thirteen” from their debut album, #1 Record. The original song is already pretty minimal so they don’t add too much, but the two of them sure as hell know how to harmon... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Two seminal albums by revered Memphis rock band Big Star will be played in their entirety by an all-star assemblage of indie musicians Saturday at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. more info

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NME — The group were banned from the 30 Rock studio 30 years ago more info

Pop Candy — The R.E.M. bassist and Big Star enthusiast talks about the band's lasting influence. more info

TMZ — Arianna Grande's brother revealed who he REALLY IS to his "Big Brother" castmates ... in the most bizarre and Grande-ose way possible.Frankie Grande made the confession on the live feed -- that he's not only Ariana Grande's bro but also a BIG STAR…... more info

The Telegraph — Bernadette McNulty reflects on Big Star more info

Pop Candy — Wednesday's headlines also include Ninja Turtles, Pavement and 'Twin Peaks.' more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Amanda Hatfield; words by Bill Pearis Teenage Fanclub / Honeyblood / Saint Rich @ Pier 84 7/24/2014 I have never seen so many Big Star t-shirts in one place in my life. It makes sense, of course, given... more info

Stereogum — Kendal Johansson is a Swedish artist, newly signed to the Sincerely Yours roster and probably best-known for covering Big Star’s “Blue Moon.” Johansson’s new single is called “Courtesy Lafs,” and it is a fascinating mess, all giddy and br... more info