MTV.com News — Paramore, Young Jeezy also make memorable red-carpet entrances.By Shaheem Reid Tokio Hotel arrive in a monster truck to the 2008 VMA red carpet Sunday Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images Bentley coupe, Phantom Rolls, Maybach, stretch limo?... more info

Pitchfork — How's about a little Mountain Goats news, straight from Mr. Darnielle himself? Take it away, John!"The new Mountain Goats EP-- the one I mentioned a few weeks back, with the limited gatefold vinyl and the special cover art and the pay-whatcha-like do... more info

Said the Gramophone — [source] Horse Feathers - "Helen" An orgiastic past. A turgid and turbulent past. Like a flipbook where every image is different, it's confusing to think back on it. It's sometimes painful or shocking to think back on it, especially compared wi... more info

Obscure Sound — These days, open mic nights usually cause more forms of embarrassment than success. Like the art of discovering new music in itself, though, there are a few gems in the rough just waiting to be found. Before the digital age where anyone could simply ... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Jade HarrisFurr will fly at even more dates than expected, as Oregonians Blitzen Trapper have added shows to their previously reported tour. The band's itinerary includes dates opening for Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks and Iron & Wine as wel... more info