This week, Smashing Pumpkins launched their club tour in Cleveland, Linkin Park talked about their upcoming album, and Brandon Flowers unveiled his music video starring Charlize Theron. Elsewhere, Janelle Monae and Of Montreal announced a joint tour, Arcade Fire and the Strokes talked about their new records, and alt-rock vets the Toadies debuted a song.
See these stories, plus the week's top news, audio/video, and live reviews:
TOP STORIES
LISTEN: Smashing Pumpkins Release New Song!
Hear "Freak," a poppy single from Billy Corgan and Co. Listen >>
NEWS
Of Montreal and Janelle Monae to Tour Together The two theatrical Georgia natives take their new albums on the road this fall. Get details here! Read >>
AUDIO/VIDEO
EXCLUSIVE: New Toadies Tune DOWNLOAD: If you liked "Possum Kingdom" you'll love "City of Hate," a song off the Texas band's August release. Listen >>
IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT
Rihanna and Ke$ha Kick-Off Wild Summer Tour! Two of pop music's feistiest females get the party started in Vancouver, BC. Read >>
REVIEWS
Big Boi, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty Hip-hop's knotty conscience asks the tough questions. Read >>
