All About Jazz — The incomparable Mose Allison has just released his new album The Way Of The World, his first studio album in twelve years. Allison is one of the true originals, an essential element in the evolution of contemporary music. Sighted by The Kinks' Ray D... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — A high-profile choir that is the first choice of rock stars looking for some extra oomph has bagged another celebrity invite - from Oasis legend Noel Gallagher.The Crouch End Festival Chorus is set to join the Mancunian rocker on stage for his solo s... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — So many bands, so little time. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — So many bands, so little time. When the night comes, indie darlings She & Him come to the always-impressive Filter showcase at the Cedar Street Courtyard at 10, and if you stick around, Dinosaur Jr. bassist Lou Barlow rocks his... more info

Detroit Free Press — Leo's eclectic punk-Americana gets a reliably rousing workout on the new "The Brutalist Bricks." Opening is fellow D.C. band Title Tracks. 8 p.m., the Crofoot Ballroom, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. 248-858-9333. $15. more info

Guardian Music — The capital's soul is harder to pin down than other cities because its musical climate can change between postcodesIf London had the grid system of Manhattan, or had been rebuilt entirely like the Paris of Haussmann, then maybe it would have a readil... more info

Detroit Free Press — Rain -- A Tribute to the Beatles at the Fox Theatre Academy Awards, 8 p.m. ABC The Black Eyed Peas with Ludacris and LMFAO at the Palace Tigercity with Wave Machines at the Magic Stick Ray Davies at the Michigan Theater Chembo Corniel at Jazz Caf&eac... more info

Undercover, Australia — The legendary Ray Davies of Kinks fame will play a showcase gig at SXSW in a few weeks. more info

411 Mania — And maybe Metallica, too... more info

Rolling Stone — • Never-Before-Heard Rolling Stones Songs on Exile Reissue • Jeff Beck on New LP, the Perfect Guitar Solo • Daltrey Wants to Team With Jimmy Page • INXS Recruit Flowers, Harper for Cover Disc • Public Image Ltd. Announce U.S. Tour • Ray D... more info