Spinner.com — Filed under: News Today, Oh Boy!Spinner.com: D'Angelo is putting the finishing touches on a new album, titled 'James River,' featuring collaborations with Prince, Mark Ronson and Gnarls Barkely's CeeLo Green. Tortoise are releasing their first albu... more info

Pasta Primavera — As we all celebrate MLK’s B-day and get prepared for the big day tomorrow, DC seems to be pulling out all the stops tonight.  First there’s an inaugural show at the 9:30 Club with the infamous Beastie Boys, Citizen Cope, Sheryl Crow, and Ju... more info

Stereogum — NAME: Tortoise PROGRESS REPORT: Recording their sixth studio LP at Soma Electronic Music Studios, Chicago, Illinois. A strange part of every All Tomorrow's Parties festival is its "Don't Look Back" night, where bands play their most beloved album f... more info

Pitchfork — As someone whose souvenir Bill Clinton 1992 Inauguration periscope is still collecting dust in his parents' basement, I know exactly what happens when you attend an inaugural parade: You stand outside in the freezing cold for hours and then maybe you... more info

JamBase — MARCO BENEVENTO Announces February Residency at Yoshi's Oakland Plus Additional West Coast Tour Dates Special guests including Scott Amendola, Andrew Barr, Billy Martin Reed Mathis, Jeff Parker, Joe Russo, Skerik and more Marco Benevento by Greg... more info

NME — Chicago acts Ted Leo, Andrew Bird and Tortoise are gearing up for a special gig in Washington D.C. to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama as US President. more info

Pitchfork — The 56th Presidential Inauguration will feature plenty of change and hope, along with sure-to-be-classy performances from Aretha Franklin, Yo-Yo Ma, and clarinet player Anthony McGill. But for those looking to celebrate Barack Obama's takeover with s... more info

KEXP Seattle — Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you s... more info

Pitchfork — Langerado Music Festival, the perennial early bird on the yearly festival circuit, has announced the initial lineup for its seventh annual event.So far, that lineup includes Death Cab for Cutie, Snoop Dogg, Public Enemy, Broken Social Scene, Ryan Ada... more info

Pitchfork — Langerado Music Festival, the perennial early bird on the yearly festival circuit, has announced the initial lineup for its seventh annual event.So far, that lineup includes Death Cab for Cutie, Snoop Dogg, Public Enemy, Broken Social Scene, Ryan Ada... more info