Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — The Webb Sisters learned something about singing from Leonard Cohen. more info

Guardian Music — American soprano Renée Fleming has dazzled opera fans for decades. Now, suddenly, she's growling rock songs by the likes of Muse and Arcade Fire. Here she tells us why… Earlier this year New York musical manager Peter Mensch played a guessin... more info

The Music Fix — Capsule Review: Intriguing debut which is bound to invite comparisons to Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits.Alongside releasing his debut album, David G Cox is completing a PHD in Black American Folklore and Gospel. Perhaps this academic interest explains ... more info

Stereogum — So far Beck and a rotating cast have tackled Skip Spence, Leonard Cohen, and the Velvet Underground. When St. Vincent Tweeted about collaborating with Mr. Hansen, Os Mutantes, and Liars on an upcoming Record Club, I’m assuming nobody thought theyâ... more info

8/1 — 7/10 Yeni bir Tindersticks albümü haberiyle heyecanlananlarımızın sayısı giderek azalsa da, on yıl öncesi için konuÅŸtuÄŸumuzda, böylesi bir haber, her müzikseveri dikkate zorlayacak kadar önemliydi. Bir... more info

Guardian Music — (Provogue)As guitar heroes go, Joe Bonamassa is something of a talented oddity. He's a one-time child prodigy who opened for his admirer BB King when he was just 12 years old, he's a massive fan of blues-influenced British rockers from the 70s, and h... more info

Spinner.com — Nikki Jean is a phenomenal singer-songwriter who is currently on an extended road trip previewing her upcoming debut album, 'Pennies in a Jar,' due later this year. She has already worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Lupe Fiasco... more info

MTV.com News — 'American Idol' Top 12 cheat sheet looks at Urban's strengths and weaknesses.By Jim Cantiello Tim Urban at the "American Idol" top 12 party Photo: Jesse Grant/ WireImage On Thursday night, "American Idol" revealed its Top 12 finalists for ... more info

MTV.com News — From Michael Lynche's 'This Woman's Work' to Alex Lambert's tear-heavy exit, it's all in the latest 'Idol in 60 Seconds.'By Jim Cantiello Katelyn Epperly, Lilly Scott, Alex Lambert and Katie Stevens on Thursday's "American Idol" Photo: Frank Mi... more info

MTV.com News — Shaky singers Aaron Kelly and Paige Miles survive to make it to the season-nine top 12.By Gil Kaufman Lilly Scott on 'American Idol' Thursday Photo: Fox After months of auditions, nail-biting Hollywood drama and three sometimes-painful liv... more info