Stereogum — Taking some time out from the resurgent Dinosaur Jr., Lou Barlow's releasing his first solo album since 2005's Emoh this fall. It's called Goodnight Unknown and he describes it as "a cross between my later work with Folk Implosion and my earlier w... more info

NME — Singer likens 'Goodnight Unknown' to early Sebadoh more info

After a triumphant show at the Forum and the release of acclaimed new album Farm, Dinosaur Jr. will return to play London's Koko this September. more info

Rollo & Grady — Amoeba Records - Hollywood 1.) Elvis Costello - Secret Profane & Sugarcane 2.) Mars Volta - Octahedron 3.) Michael Jackson - Essential Michael Jackson 4.) Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix 5.) Michael Jackson - Thriller 6.) Grizzly Bear - Veckatimes... more info

Chorus.fm — *Princess Dinosaur* (http://www.myspace.com/princessdinosaur), side project of Nick Vombrack of *Dr. Manhattan* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/drmanhattan) and Nic Newsham of *Gatsbys American Dream* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/gatsbysamericandream) h... more info

Pop Candy — After I made this week's podcast, I realized it contained quite a bit of make-out music. Sure, it starts out with a rocking song from the Swedish ladies in Liechtenstein -- I think I've mentioned how much I've enjoyed dancing... more info

MTV.com News — Jonas Brothers' Vines slip to #2, and Regina Spektor debuts at #3.By Gil Kaufman Black Eyed Peas Photo: MTV News The Black Eyed Peas are probably happy that their latest, The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies), will be back on top of the Billboa... more info

Live Daily — With "Farm," Dinosaur Jr. [ tickets ]'s ninth studio album, the trio takes another substantial leap forward by simply improving upon its gritty sound and style. The evolution of Massachusetts punk alt-rock trio Dinosaur Jr. is an interesting case ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Toby Tenenbaum GREAT Dino show. Lou asked if they should play Billie Jean during the encore... -Anonymous | June 26, 2009 1:59 AM "Not only was Dinosaur Jr kickass, but HOLY shit did Screaming Females kill. They wail,... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — Comeback's are a bitch. It barely happens. And it's rarely successful. Currently Michael Jackson is in the middle of a comeback unlike anything the world has ever seen. He has 9 of the top 10 albums on itunes and 50 of the top 100 songs. He has ... more info