MTV.com News — Green Day and U2 drop new LPs this year, along with promising young guns like Paramore, Tokio Hotel and more.By Gil Kaufman, with additional reporting by James Montgomery Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt Photo: Frank Micelotta/ G... more info

Topix — Reviewed by Josh Modell January 6th, 2009 The next Decemberists full-length, due in March, has already been touted as a "rock opera," which bodes ill for fans who love the anachro-rock band at its poppiest and ... more info

Guided by Voices' Robert Pollard and Chris Slusarenko and Decemberists' John Moen release their debut album as the . more info

Totally Fuzzy — McKinon said... Podcast 23 - Featuring some indie tunes including Moi Caprice, Decemberists, Badly Drawn Boy. Here is the playlist. Enjoy 1. The Decemberists - The Crane Wife 3 (4:18) 2. Red Umbrella... [Visit the blog for the full post] more info

KEXP Seattle — Wishing you a great holiday week and hoping that you’re not buried under too much snow. If you happen to be buried under more work than snow today, the Harvey Danger song is just for you: Happy Holidays from Datarock The Decemberists - Please Dadd... more info

My Old Kentucky — I'm not sure Bon Iver has ever done anything I don't agree with or love. We've been Justin Vernon's staunchest supporter from the beginning, you know?! But this...well this...hmmmm....Bon Iver covers Your Love live:See, The Outfield's Your Love is ... more info

Pasta Primavera — This upcoming March is shaping up to be one masterful month of new music.  I’m chalking it up to it being my birthday month, but PERHAPS there are other reasons.  One more release to keep an eye out for is the long awaited album from The D... more info

Bridging The Atlantic — I can't believe 2008 is almost over. I'm currently compiling my yearly 'best of' mix and the following five tracks might make the final cut, although they face some pretty worthy competition.Titus Andronicus - My Time Outside the WombThis year's mix ... more info

Paste Magazine — It's only December 11, but already 2009 is shaping up to be a year in memorable album art. First we found out that for Middle Cyclone (due out March 3), Neko Case has turned herself into the most badass hood ornament in history: Then Antony ... more info

Silent Uproar — The Decemberists new album, Hazards of Love, is due on March 24th via Capitol. According to Billboard, the record features performances from Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond, Jim James of My Morning Jacket and Robyn Hitchcock. more info