Stereogum — Contenders were revealed in a primetime concert hosted by LL Cool J and featuring the comedy of Smokey Robinson ("Don't worry Taylor, Kanye's not here."). As expected, Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Swift, U2, and Beyoncé made out well. Also expected: ... more info

Dlisted — The Grammy nominations were announced tonight, and Kim Zolciak's name was more than just tardy for the party. It was straight-up ABSENT from the party. The song of this generation was completely snubbed by those bitches. Tardy for the Party shou... more info

Spinner.com — Beatles fever just will not stop. But this time, instead of a video game or news of Paul McCartney teaming up with MGMT, it's all about the little old ukulele. After 9/11, producer Roger Greenawalt took a vacation to the West. In San Francisco, he pi... more info

Guardian Music — Like the Kylie and Jason of extreme noise terror, this boy-girl duo combine poppiness with total sensory overloadHometown: Brooklyn.The lineup: Alexis Krauss (vocals) and Derek Miller (guitar, production).The background: Sleigh Bells were one of the ... more info

MTV.com News — 'It just makes me feel good, because I'm seeing all my friends and people that matter in my life,' Cudi says of 'Pursuit of Happiness' clip.By Steven Roberts Kid Cudi Photo: MTV News Kid Cudi recently wrapped filming on the first season of... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — Photo by Scott Melcer From Grizzly Bear's "Ready, Able" to Animal Collective's "Summertime Clothes" to Suckers' "Easy Chairs", many of 2009's music videos have been marked by a distinct strain of absurd trippiness. But this video for "Ambling Alp"-- ... more info

Stereogum — Arizona-bred, Omaha-based Digital Leather mastermind Shawn Foree recently released Warm Brother via Fat Possum (Remember that traveling gloryhole?). You won't find this Bowie-esque cover of MGMT's "Time To Pretend" anywhere near the new record. Th... more info

NME — The Strokes, MGMT, MIA also make the run-down more info

The Culture Of Me — Kid Cudi's third single from Man On The Moon: The End Of Day, a record that dropped in September and we're still not 100% feeling, "Pursuit Of Happiness" is a pretty posi-style track about the mellowness and pleasure of, er,... more info

Guardian Music — High Voltage, ManchesterA lucky few can turn their passion to profit, and though an inherent eagerness may cushion the ride, that doesn't mean it's going to be an easy one. When Richard Cheetham's efforts with his High Voltage fanzine and club night ... more info