SPIN

After recruiting songwriters to pen new tunes, Britney Spears has reportedly finished three songs for a new album. "She loves 'em," says a source close to Spears. [TMZ]

Hear N.E.R.D.'s funked-up, Daft Punk-produced new single "Hypnotize U." [Pitchfork]

Indie-rock's favorite curmudgeon Steve Albini has gone off on Sonic Youth and their decision to sign with major label Geffen in the '90s. On the band's influence of bringing smaller bands like Bikini Kill and Nirvana to the mainstream, Albini says, "I thought it was crass and I thought it reflected poorly on them." [GQ]

Check out Four Tet's epic, nine-minute remix of the xx's breakthrough single "VCR." [Soundcloud]

To celebrate her November greatest hits collection, Pink has released an anthemic new single "Raise Your Glass." [Pink's Page]

The Never Ending Tour continues: Bob Dylan has announced twelve new fall tour dates, including three nights at New York's Terminal 5. Tickets go on sale at Ticketmaster this Friday at 10 A.M. [Bob Dylan's Official Site]

Billie Joe Armstrong's gamble to take the lead role in Broadway's American Idiot has paid off: his week-long stint helped the play gross more than $1 million. [Variety]