Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Many bands are pairing up in cost effective packages, like Oasis and Weezer, both of whom saw empty seats in the fall. "it'll be less expensive for the fans and for the bands, because we can split the cost of carting around all the stuff it requires ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Speaking of modesty, Weezer's River Cuomo claims that the band's recent 'Troublemaker' tour felt like "the greatest show on earth." Hmm. If that sounds like something Liam Gallagher might say about his own circus, well, perhaps it is no coincidence. ... more info

Stereogum — When we first watched the "Pork And Beans" video we were like, NEEDS MORE MEMES. So good job Rivers for including Ronald Jenkees, Techno Viking, and "Badger Badger" in this official Youtube-inside-a-Youtube. Whoops the internet just exploded. more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, ExclusiveSpinner.com: Speaking of modesty, Weezer's River Cuomo claims that the band's recent 'Troublemaker' tour felt like "the greatest show on earth." Hmm. If that sounds like something Liam Gallagher might ... more info

Pitchfork — According to his soccer-themed "Lover in the Snow" video, Rivers Cuomo took his first step "trying to kick a soccer ball." The Weezer front man clearly has a lot love for the Beautiful Game. And, after scoring the first goal for his team at last year... more info

Pitchfork — According to his soccer-themed "Lover in the Snow" video, Rivers Cuomo took his first step "trying to kick a soccer ball." The Weezer front man clearly has a lot love for the Beautiful Game. And, after scoring the first goal for his team at last year... more info

MTV.com News — Minty Fresh Beats pairs songs from Jay's Black Album and American Gangster with a host of Radiohead tracks.By James Montgomery Radiohead and Jay-Z Photo: Capitol/ Getty Images/ MTV News Perhaps Jay-Z should think about starting a new "mash... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: NewsSpinner.com: Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo may be rock god now, but back in the 1980s, he wasn't so brazen. Well, that's to hear him tell it. On 'Alone II,' his second compilation of demos and rarities, Cuomo comes clean in the song ... more info

Silent Uproar — Weezer have released the Christmas With Weezer EP digitally on Amazon. The EP compiles the six tracks the band recorded for the Tap Tap Revenge iPhone game. more info

Pitchfork — As you may have read, rowdy Brits Art Brut have enlisted Pixies legend Charles Thompson (more famously known as Black Francis or Frank Black) to man the boards for their new album. Band and producer are currently entrenched at Wavelength Studio in Sa... more info