Guardian Music — Collaboration might not seem the most natural thing to expect from musicians, raging egotists that so many of them are, but pop is littered with fine examples of itCredit where it's due. For a bunch of raving, deluded egotists, musicians do seem rema... more info

DrownedInSound — Gutting news for all those around the world who had held out hope that the high priestess of all-things folk would make an appearance as herself on the cult TV cartoon show The Simpsons. Joanna Newsom - who had previously been rumoured to be turned i... more info

Stereogum — Earlier this week a rumor started going around that Joanna Newsom was set to appear on The Simpsons. According to Malibu Magazine, Newsom’s credentials included, “… a future scheduled stop with her harp on The Simpsons” (the line has since be... more info

Between Thought and Expression — Sea of Bees - Willis (MP3) Sea of Bees is self-taught multi-instrumentalist Julie Baenziger and her clever blend of indie rock, folk, psychedelia, and twee pop. The album is unpredictable in a pleasant way, with sounds ranging from Sparklehorse to ... more info

Guardian Music — This Oxford trio show, as John Lydon would never have said, that languor is an energyHometown: Oxford.The lineup: Jody Prewett (vocals, guitar, bass), Ben Rimmer (keyboard), Kit Monteith (drums).The background: What a lovely song and a lovely sound f... more info

WFMU's Beware of the Blog — Van Dyke Parks has produced Phil Ochs, written for the Beach Boys, arranged for Joanna Newsom, acted onTwin Peaks, written children's books, and has a CV so long and spectacular a mere glimpse of it will make you pack your... more info

Stereogum — The best part of this video, however, is the description. It lets us know that Madeline has been asking to listen to Joanna Newsom since she started to talk, and that she refers to Newsom as “baby singing.” Kids say the darnedest, most accurate t... more info

Scotsman.com — JOANNA NEWSOM Glasgow Royal Concert Hall **** more info

The Music Fix — The harp-wielding harpy steals more than a few hearts in Birmingham. Joanna, we heart you. more info

Guardian Music — Seattle folk-rock quintet promise follow-up to acclaimed debut LP is on its way 'soon'Fleet Foxes are "done" with their second album – apart from mixing, mastering and all that finicky extra stuff. Although they have yet to reveal the release date,... more info