Guardian Music — Jesse Sandoval, ex-sticksman for the indie darlings, claims his departure was not down to 'aesthetic' differences – he was sacked for not being able to play the parts Four months after the Shins announced a new lineup, the band's former drumme... more info

Culture Bully — Animated music video for Modest Mouse's "King Rat," directed by Health Ledger. more info

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The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — I'm back from my extended hiatus of vacations...birthday parties...big work projects...and all night drinking binges in North Korea (seriously you have to try the Kanggye if you can). It's been a slow period for big releases...even Modest Mouse coul... more info

The Newsroom — Actor Heath Ledger gets animated in the music clip 'King Rat' by band Modest Mouse. more info

Starpulse — Heath Ledger's latest directorial work has been released. The music video Ledger directed for "King Rat" by Modest Mouse debuted on MySpace.com Tuesday.[...] Read more! more info

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