Guardian Music — If rock'n'roll is the sound of life beginning afresh, why are we so obsessed with ranking it in end-of-year lists? Philip Larkin has the answerAlong with half the pop-loving population of Britain, I tuned in to listen to Morrissey on Desert Island Di... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Jonathan Richman is doing a string of nights at the Mint December 8-10 (next week).  I have a pair of tickets for an AD reader for the night of the 8th. Leave a comment below with your name and email to enter. Also, separately, enter to win the Va... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Frisicano DOWNLOAD: Jonathan Richman - Because Her Beauty Is Raw And Wild (WAV) (huge file) Jonathan Richman @ Bowery Ballroom in June (more by Andrew Frisicano) Jonathan Richman is prepping the follow-up to his 2008 album Because Her... more info

All About Jazz — Jonathan Richman has announced a run of west coast shows with drummer Tommy Larkins. These eight shows, including a three-night stand at The Mint in Los Angeles, will round out a successful year of touring in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Europe. Upon... more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about music inspired by too many taurine-based beverages. This time we want you to suggest songs that are begging for itWhen it comes to last week's thread, as the man once said, "I feel good". And as he also said, "yyyyyyyyyaaaaaaa... more info

Songs:Illinois — Andrew Phillip Tipton is an anti-folk artist of the finest caliber. His previous albums combine the strangeness of Daniel Johnston with the occasional tunefulness of Jonathan Richman. It’s an odd mixture and now that the new record is a nautical ... more info

The Vinyl Villain — I'm guessing almost everyone who read this blog likes going along to see live music, in all its shapes and forms, whether it is unknown, unsigned bands in tiny sweaty venues or the weekend-long music festivals that dominate the summer months (or wha... more info

JamBase — TV on the Radio's Guitarist/Singer Kyp Malone Signs with Anti- Records for Side Project Kyp Malone by Eric Martin Anti- Records, home to other musical visionaries such as Tom Waits, Neko Case and Nick Cave, is thrilled to announce the signing o... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Frisicano Jonathan Richman and Vic Chesnutt played Bowery Ballroom on Wednesday, June 17th. it was the second night of their two-show run (those stops are part of a nearly month-long tour). Signs posted throughout the venue warned that... more info

Pop Tarts Suck Toasted — Monday: So Cow + Free Energy @ The Bell House 7:30pm $5I have yet to catch the wave on either of these much blogged about bands. Maybe Monday evening will be my opportunity to see what all the fuss is about. It's either that or I rest up after a busy... more info