Pitchfork — Contrary to the title of his band's new album, My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James has some pretty decent urges, too. One of those urges is to play a show benefiting Barack Obama's presidential campaign, and that's just what he'll do on October 8.Th... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: News Today, Oh Boy!Spinner.com: Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker underwent several surgeries for burns over his torso and lower body he suffered from last Friday's plane crash in South Carolina.My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James... more info

All About Jazz — Words by: Dennis Cook | Images by: Jay Blakesberg and Dave Vann My Morning Jacket :: 09.19.08 :: Greek Theatre :: Berkeley, CA Jim James rockin' the cape :: 09.19 :: Greek by Blakesberg All day - hell, all week - leading up to My Morning Jacket'... more info

JamBase — Words by: Dennis Cook | Images by: Jay Blakesberg & Dave Vann My Morning Jacket :: 09.19.08 :: Greek Theatre :: Berkeley, CA Jim James rockin' the cape :: 09.19 :: Greek by Blakesberg All day - hell, all week - leading up to My Morning Jacket... more info

Rolling Stone — For a guy who lives like the world’s greatest rock and roll gypsy, Conor Oberst is awfully busy: he put out an excellent self-titled album earlier this year, went on a big road trip and collaborated with M. Ward and My Morning Jacket’s Jim James.... more info

The Late Greats — When two of your favorite artists endorse a fellow musician, you take notice. Scott Avett (of the Avett Bros) and Dan Auerbach (of The Black Keys) sing the praises of this singer (the ladder produced her debut which comes out 9-16). Not only do Scott... more info