This week, details for Karen O's Where the Wild Things Are soundtrack were finally revealed, Dave Grohl / Josh Homme / John Paul Jones supergroup Them Crooked Vultures played a pair of surprise gigs, and the Flaming Lips debuted new songs in their Los Angeles tour opener. Meanwhile, we talked to Jerry Cantrell about Alice in Chains' first album in 14 years -- and its guest collaborator Elton John!
These stories, plus the week's top news, photo galleries, audio/video, and live reviews, below.
TOP STORIES:
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Them Crooked Vultures play two surprise concerts in Europe. Check out footage of new songs here! Read >>
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- Karen O's 'Wild Things' Soundtrack Revealed Read >>
- The Flaming Lips Debut New Songs Live Read >>
- Q&A: Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains Read >>
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NEWS:
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Plus: Rivers Cuomo and Co. reveal the name of their upcoming album: Raditude.Read >>
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PLUS:
- Norah Jones & Ryan Adams Cowrite on New Album Read >>
- 'Twilight' Author Reveals Favorite New Music! Read >>
- Ladyhawke, Ida Maria Headline Perez Hilton's Tour Read >>
- Smashing Pumpkins Name New Drummer Read >>
- Christina Aguilera Taps M.I.A., Santigold for New Album Read >>
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AUDIO/VIDEO:
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Watch the Danish duo perform a stripped down version of "Breaking Into Cars" and reveal its hip-hop influences.
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PLUS:
- EXCLUSIVE: DJ Jazzy Jeff Remixes Peter Bjorn and John Watch >>
- Listen: New Radiohead Song More >>
- WATCH: Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye "Run This Town"More >>
- Hot New Band: Hockey's Star-Studded Video More >>
- LISTEN: 'Gossip Girl' Taylor Momsen's Band More >>
- EXCLUSIVE SONG: Ida Maria Rocks with Iggy Pop! Watch >>
- Quentin Tarantino Talks 'Inglorious Basterds' Soundtrack Watch >>
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PHOTO GALLERIES:
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Get the inside story on places made famous by musicians from Bruce Springsteen to the Beastie Boys. Read >>
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PLUS:
- PHOTO BOOTH: Best Backstage Band Candids More >>
- Best of the L. A. Music Scene More >>
- 15 Must-Hear Bands at Outside Lands More >>
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IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:
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The power pop maestro heads up to the roof for a sterling set. Read >>
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PLUS:
- Pearl Jam Pay Homage to Michael Jackson in London Read >>
- Islands Unveil New Tunes in Tour Opener Read >>
- Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band Rock Mt. St. Helens! Read >>
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REVIEWS:
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Ed Ved and the crew crank up the carpe diem to 11. Read >>
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PLUS:
- Joe Henry, Blood From Stars (Anti-) Read >>
- Brendan Benson, My Old, Familiar Friend (ATO) Read >>
- Ramona Falls, Intuit (Barsuk) Read >>
- Choir of Young Believers, This Is for the White in Your Eyes (Ghostly International) Read >>
- Madness, The Liberty of Norton Folgate Read >>
- The Cave Singers, Welcome Joy (Matador) Read >>
- Woods, Songs of Shame (Shrimper/Woodsist) Read >>
- Six Organs of Admittance, Luminous Night (Drag City) Read >>
- Blind Man's Colour, Season Dreaming (Kanine) Read >>
- The Antlers, Hospice (Frenchkiss) Read >>
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