The Independent — Bruce Springsteen’s new album has appeared on file-sharing websites after being made available for download by Amazon, two weeks ahead of its scheduled release date.     more info

USA Today Music — Amazon briefly sold mp3s from "High Hopes" Saturday, weeks before album's release. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Bruce Springsteen album leaked online more info

411 Mania — Over two weeks early... more info

Consequence of Sound — The Boss' new LP was temporarily available via Amazon. more info

Consequence of Sound — Off a forthcoming 7-inch single. more info

Topix — Jurassic rock, been there/done that, right? Not entirely. At this late date, to have both these "classic" acts produce essential documentaries on a pair of Blu-rays only reinforces their enduring relevance. more info

411 Mania — Musical acts up for the award... more info

Tuneage — Update: Springsteen's Handwritten Lyrics to 'Born to Run' Sell for $197,000 | NY Times more info

The Independent — The original, handwritten lyric sheet for Bruce Springsteen’s 1975 hit “Born to Run” has fetched $197,000 at a Sotheby’s auction in New York.     more info