A Deeper Shade of Soul — I don't like Abba. I've never liked them; not when I was a kid, nor when I was in my early 20's and they came in vogue amongst the alternative/indie/hipster set (ironically or not). I was at a party this past Christmas season, and when the guests sta... more info

Rolling Stone — Many of rock’s greatest albums came at a physical and emotional price. The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main St. was fueled by the Stones’ struggles with drugs, while Bob Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks was inspired by Dylan’s separation from his w... more info

Spinner.com — Rocky Votolato is a singer-songwriter raised in Dallas and Seattle, both homes to groundbreaking music scenes. Votolato talked with Spinner about his music and returning to SXSW for the third time. How would you describe your sound in your own words... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: David Bazan - Bless This Mess (MP3) David Bazan @ Pianos in September (more by Kurt Christensen) [David] Bazan and band strayed from Curse Your Branches territory a few times. Covering Bob Dylan's "The Man In Me," Bazan channeled... more info

NME — Dylan is already set for Limerick show this July more info

Spinner.com — If you're going to call yourself "God's favorite band," you better be prepared to deliver the kind of musical divinity required to start a soul-shaking musical revolution. If any band is up for the challenge, it's Austin's Asylum Street Spankers. St... more info

Live Daily — After 35 years of playing trademark boogie and blues, George Thorogood [ tickets ] has no thoughts about making any changes to his image, style or music. His last two albums--2006's "The Hard Stuff" and last summer's "The Dirty Dozen"--have been ball... more info

Guardian Music — Bristolian folk singer, actor and TV presenter known for his hit The Oldest Swinger in TownBritish folk clubs during the 1960s and 70s played host to the "folk comedians", who combined a love of folk music with a natural ability to make an audience l... more info

Guardian Music — 'Scheduling conflicts' to blame for R&B legend taking nearly three decades to pick up lifetime achievement prizeAlmost 30 years after being awarded one of France's top cultural honours, Stevie Wonder finally showed up to receive the decoration. The R... more info

Live Daily — Kenneth "Babyface [ tickets ]" Edmonds has laid out a sporadic 2010 US tour schedule in anticipation of his forthcoming solo album. The veteran singer/songwriter/producer will start off with a set of mid-March performances in Chattanooga, TN (3/19... more info