Panda Toes — Aight dudes and dudettes, tonight's a big night - our friends Old Money will be performing at Culture of Me's third birthday party. What's more, Famous Friends (who we also love) are throwing the party! Now here are a few tracks to rock while you pre... more info

AngryApe — The Pro Nails rapper is recording brand new material more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — SXSW has just released another list of 100+ bands that will be playing this year's fest. Standouts at first glance include Blaqstarr, Crystal Stilts, Kid Sister, 8Ball & MJG, Amanda Blank, Explosions in the Sky, Killer Mike, St. Vincent, Peter Bjorn ... more info

Pitchfork — Some gut reactions based on the first round of bands named for this year's SXSW Music Festival, which will take place in Austin March 18-22:1) Only two "crystal" bands...so far (Crystal Method and Crystal Stilts).2) Most Stereotype-Edifying Japanese ... more info

Pitchfork — Some gut reactions based on the first round of bands named for this year's SXSW Music Festival, which will take place in Austin March 18-22:1) Only two "crystal" bands...so far (Crystal Method and Crystal Stilts).2) Most Stereotype-Edifying Japa... more info

JamBase — SXSW Music Announces Partial Band List The South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference and Festival, scheduled to take place Wednesday, March 18 - 22, 2009 in Austin, Texas, is pleased to announce the first round of bands scheduled to perform at ... more info

Pitchfork — Fast-squawking Chicago rapper Kid Sister is a unique mix of girlie-girl (she got Kanye West to try on some "Pro Nails") and tomboy (she's seemingly never far from a hoodie and doesn't shy away from flatulence jokes). As the girlfriend of DJ... more info

Pitchfork — Fast-squawking Chicago rapper Kid Sister is a unique mix of girlie-girl (she got Kanye West to try on some "Pro Nails") and tomboy (she's seemingly never far from a hoodie and doesn't shy away from flatulence jokes). As the girlfriend of DJ champ A-T... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — The following tickets are on sale now: Lykke Li at Music Hall of Williamsburg on February 3. Tickets. Lucero at Mercury Lounge on February 8. Tickets. Lambchop at Bowery Ballroom on February 12. Tickets. Kid Sister (date change from November 24) at ... more info

MTV.com News — Even Paula Abdul could put out an album this year!By Gil Kaufman Eminem Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage After another year that saw a serious decline in record sales, the music industry is, once again, hoping that 2009 will be the one that t... more info