Guardian Music — The dread cloud of 'zany' hangs over La Shark. But get past that and you'll find an agreeably off-kilter clatter, reminiscent of Talking Heads and the Ze labelReading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: London.The lineup: Samuel Geronimo Deschamps (vocal... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — This week: Kid Rock unveils his rebel soul, Green Day serve up seconds, Soundgarden roar back to life, Deftones live up to their promise and more. more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — Green Day came out at a time when rock ruled the planet.  Decades ago.  The fact that they've hung around despite the pop and schlock is comforting...but it's not the same.  If music is cyclical, then we're right around the time of the early 80s. ... more info

ContactMusic — Soundgarden have become the latest rockers to land an exclusive footwear deal with Converse.Hot on the heels of deals with Metallica and Green Day,... more info

Consequence of Sound — Pizza, beer, and cynicism. more info

ContactMusic — Still riding high at the top of the US Billboard chart, is Taylor Swift – everybody’s favourite country music princess turned pop star. Her... more info

Consequence of Sound — ¡Meh! more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Coming soon after Billie Joe Armstrong's woes and the lackluster 'Uno!,' 'Dos!' is a welcome bright spot for Green Day, which is at its experimental best (Dig that rap song).Green Day more info

Chorus.fm — *Green Day (http://www.absolutepunk.net/greenday)*'s "Drama Queen" can be heard here (http://soundcloud.com/idiotictendency/green-day-drama-queen-dos). Submitted by Elscorcho2008 more info

USA Today Music — Pop punk legends, a pop superstar and Seattle grunge gods are among this week's other notable releases. more info