[Updated: 6:19 P.M.]
NEWS:
- PARAMORE Kick Off U.S. Tour
Hayley Williams and Co. celebrate their new album with a sold-out debut show in Pomona, CA. [SPIN]
- JAY-Z Meets IAN BROWN, Says ‘Blueprint 3’ Was ‘Born in Manchester’
Rapper and former Stone Roses frontman talk shop. [NME]
- DMX Set for Mixed Martial Arts Fight!
Fresh out of prison, New York rapper is ready to brawl! [MTV]
- PEARL JAM‘s ‘Backspacer’ Hits No. 1!
The Seattle alt-rockers rediscover their mojo, top charts for first time in 13 years with new album![SPIN]
- WEEZER Create Own Town for New Video
Welcome to Weezerville, home of “(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To”. [MTV]
- KANYE WEST Throws Tantrum Backstage at Common Concert
Rapper reportedly flips out at charity gig — over chicken! [Oh No They Didn’t]
- FINAL FANTASY Announces New Concept Album
Arcade Fire collaborator preps Jan. 12 release about a “farmer named Lewis.” [Pitchfork]
- DAVID BOWIE Preps Live Album, ‘Space Oddity’ Reissue
New release documents the rocker’s 2003 Reality tour. [Fact Mag]
- WILL SMITH to Host Nobel Prize Concert
Olso event features performances by Wyclef Jean, Toby Keith, Donna Summer, and more. [AP]
- DJ AM‘s Death Ruled Accidental Overdose
A lethal mix of cocaine and prescription painkillers was found in Adam Goldstein’s body. [SPIN]
- FEVER RAY‘s Theatrical Show Wows in U.S. Debut
Swede siren holds a sonic séance with tribal masks, lasers, and her bone-chilling vocals. [SPIN]
- SHINS Frontman Forms Band with DANGER MOUSE
The new project is called Broken Bells… not Danger Shins or Shin Mouse. [Drowned in Sound]
- THOM YORKE Enlists FLEA, Others for L.A. Shows
Producer Nigel Godrich, R.E.M./Beck drummer Joey Waronker also set for two live gigs. [SPIN]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- WATCH: SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE Play ‘Fallon Show’
Reunited Seattle band rip through their classic tune “Seven”! [YouTube]
- LISTEN: Unreleased Live NIRVANA Song
“Scoff,” recorded live at a 1990 concert, arrives Nov. 3 on a 20th anniv. reissue of Bleach. [Pitchfork]
- WATCH: In the Studio: BLACK KEYS and MOS DEF!
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the genre-bending duo recording their collaborative new album! [SPIN]
- DOWNLOAD: PAVEMENT‘s SPIRAL STAIRS Drops New Solo Song
Get the psychedelic rock of “True Love”! [Matador]
- WATCH: WALE Rocks the Mic at SPIN HQ
The D.C.-bred MC performs three songs at our in-office concert series! [SPIN]
- WATCH: Hot Song from ‘NEW MOON’ Live
Grizzly Bear, Beach House debut “Slow Life,” off the upcoming Twilight series soundtrack. [SPIN]
- LISTEN: CHRIS BROWN‘s Comeback Single
In his first official track since the Rihanna incident, Brown boasts about his ability to control women. Cringe! [SPIN]
- WATCH: R.E.M. Drummer Reunites with Bandmates
Bill Berry, who vacated his drum throne in 1997, jams onstage with Peter Buck and Mike Mills! [SPIN]
- DOWNLOAD: CHROMEO‘s New Song
Montreal duo drop “Night By Night,” their first new release in two years. [Green Label Sound]
- WATCH: RAVEONETTES‘ “Last Dance” Video
Happy couple eat ice cream, surf, and feed pizza to seagulls — there’s even a singing crow! [Stereogum]
- DOWNLOAD: EL PERRO DEL MAR‘s “Change of Heart”
Swede songstress gets funky on a track from her new release Love Is Not Pop. [Spinner]
- LISTEN: DEAD MAN’S BONES Debut Album
Actor Ryan Gosling’s spooky debut is streaming right now! [MySpace]
- LISTEN: JIMMY EAT WORLD Cover BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Arizona rockers stay faithful to original version of the Boss’ “Take ‘Em As They Come.” [Twitter]
- LISTEN: KAREN O‘s ‘WILD THINGS’ Soundtrack!
Members of YYYs, Deerhunter, and the Raconteurs contribute to the album — hear it all free! [Imeem]
