JamBase — Byrne Calls Out Bono On a recent post to his blog, David Byrne totally called out U2 and Bono, bringing to light the estimated cost (both financially and environmental) of their extravagant tour. Here's the blog in Byrne's words: Thank ... more info

Stereogum — We've already seen photos illustrating U2's monstrous 360º Tour rig, but something that can get David Byrne to brandish some blog snark is probably worth experiencing in moving images. And with sound too, why not. U2's stage spectacular is exhi... more info

Guardian Music — Over the years, U2 have taken many a kicking. But the band believe they're unjustly maligned for their unique brand of 'stadium activism'Tuesday night in Amsterdam. Inside the city's ArenA, the colour green floods a giant mosaic of video screens, bel... more info

Live Daily — Alt-rockers The Killers [ tickets ] have tacked a handful of dates onto their forthcoming North American run behind last fall's "Day & Age." Since last check, eight new shows have been added to the itinerary, which kicks off Aug. 8 in Elizabeth, I... more info

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Dubliners angry over the around-the-clock dismantling of U2's monumental concert stage mounted street protests Tuesday, threatening ... more info

Undercover, Australia — Protesters in Ireland have forced U2 to miss the boat. more info

Guardian Music — Protesters in Dublin were furious about the time it took to dismantle Bono's massive stage 'claw'Considering their reputation as the most socially aware band on the planet, U2 have been doing their best to inflame at least one section of society with... more info

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Allmusic Blog — Kelly Clarkson is purportedly peeved with RCA for including her new Ryan Tedder-produced single, “Already Gone,” on her latest album All I Ever Wanted, seeing as Tedder lent the same backing tracks to Beyonce’s “Halo”. [Popeater.com] BBC is... more info