JamBase — ONE OF JAMBASE'S DISCOVERIES OF 2008 RETURNS TO THE STATES The War On Drugs In the six months since The War on Drugs released their critically acclaimed Wagonwheel Blues, a subtly haunting slab full of hooks and undertows full of warped presence,... more info

JamBase — ALL TOMORROW'S PARTIES RECORDS SET TO RELEASE THE DRONES HAVILAH OUT ON FEBRUARY 17, 2009 "Let their sodden, anti-anthemic rock make you feel like a giddy kid stumbling upon something for the first time all over again." - PITCHFORK 8.4 (Gala Mill)... more info

PopSugar — Christina Aguilera looked a little bit more natural (maybe?) on her way out of Fred Segal with Jordan last night. The new parents left without any bags, but held each other's hand instead. Christina's got a busy few weeks ahead, including an appearan... more info

Pitchfork — Ladies and gentlemen, as you know, today, November 11, Simon & Schuster imprint Fireside Books publishes The Pitchfork 500: Our Guide to the Greatest Songs from Punk to the Present. This handy paperback chronologically explores Pitchfork's 500 favori... more info

Pitchfork — Ladies and gentlemen, as you know, today, November 11, Simon & Schuster imprint Fireside Books publishes The Pitchfork 500: Our Guide to the Greatest Songs from Punk to the Present. This handy paperback chronologically explores Pitchfork's 500 f... more info

MTV.com News — Singer hopes to release next full-length studio LP in summer 2009.By Jocelyn Vena Christina Aguilera Photo: MTV News Christina Aguilera has gone retro before, but this time she's putting a new spin on her own history. For her greatest-hit... more info

3hive — The perfect companion to last week's post on Cause Co-Motion!, since the two Brooklyn bands are currently touring the West Coast together. (I had planned on seeing them tonight in Oakland, but alas, I've got torn knee ligaments.) The Slumbe... more info

3hive — The perfect companion to last week's post on Cause Co-Motion!, since the two Brooklyn bands are currently touring the West Coast together. (I had planned on seeing them tonight in Oakland, but alas, I've got torn knee ligaments.) The Slumberland page... more info

Guardian Music — Having just listened to Van Morrison's 'Astral Weeks' over and over again last week while writing about it for the Observer Review, I am more convinced than ever of its unassailable greatness. Nothing in popular music compares with it in terms of it... more info

Pitchfork — On November 24, fine art auction house Christie's will host an auction of punk, rock, soul, and reggae memorabilia called "Pop Culture: Punk/Rock" at its 20 Rockefeller Plaza location in New York City [via Idolator]. Well-to-do aging punk rockers: He... more info