Stereogum — Hey Pearl Jam, Phoenix see your Target tie-in and raise you one Wal-Mart endorsement that also pimps Axe hair products. Watch at walmart.com. Apparently Axe has a product called Phoenix? Quelle coincidence (that's French for LOL). more info

Live Daily — It's nothing new to see Eddie Vedder take the stage toting a bottle of wine and a folder of papers as he did Wednesday (9/30) at the first of four sold-out nights at the Gibson Amphitheatre. For this tour of 15 shows in eight cities, though, those pr... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The band rode wave after wave of its music, surfing steadily through its songs' curls and switch ups. The sound was excellent and the size of the venue let fans and band connect. ... more info

Pop Candy — I'm jealous of everyone attending this weekend's Austin City Limits music festival. The lineup includes Pearl Jam, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Dave Matthews Band, The Decemberists, Andrew Bird, Girl Talk, The Dead Weather and dozens more bands. So good!... more info

Spinner.com — Now in its eighth year, Austin City Limits boasts a lineup featuring a host of major rock acts gracing the stage for the first time, including Pearl Jam and the Dave Matthews Band. Aside from its October date, what separates this festival from others... more info

Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: Timerblake, Ramones • U2 Live From Outer Space: New Issue • Austin City Limits ‘09: Ultimate Schedule Guide • McCartney’s Citi Field Stand Due as CD/DVD • Phish Tease Fans With Halloween Options • Pearl Jam’s Backspac... more info

All About Jazz — Words by: Court Scott Pearl Jam :: 09.21.09 and 09.22.09 :: Key Arena :: Seattle, WA Pearl Jam :: 09.20.02 Drop In The Park :: Seattle It is exactly 18 years and one day from the first time I saw Pearl Jam and here I am again. On September 20, 19... more info

411 Mania — Listening to the new Rammstein single is like getting date-rated by Bela Lugosi at a KMFDM concert, Pearl Jam gets ponderous, Alice In Chains releases an instant classic, G Love and Special Sauce are "Feelin' Alright", and more. Brought to you by the... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Billboard) - Pearl Jam topped the U.S. pop album chart for the first time in 13 years on Wednesday, ending the two-week reign of rapper Jay-Z. more info

Rolling Stone — Rock reminder: Dave Matthews Band, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Pearl Jam and dozens more megastars are shipping down South this weekend for Austin City Limits. Rolling Stone will be on the ground with live reports, backstage photos, interviews and video — but... more info