[Updated: 5:48 P.M.]
NEWS:
- Q&A: RIVERS CUOMO of WEEZER
The ever-surprising frontman explains the songs on the upcoming Hurley, their songwriting process, and more.[SPIN]
- JOHNNY MARR Writes Music for British Sitcom
Ex-Smiths guitarist pens theme song for The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, starring David Cross. [NME]
- BRITNEY SPEARS to Guest on ‘GLEE’
The pop star joins the musical TV show’s cast for an episode on the upcoming season. [MTV]
- U2 Debut New Songs at Italy Tour Kickoff
Bono, fully recovered from back surgery, relaunches the band’s 360 tour in Turin. [Spinner]
- ANIMAL COLLECTIVE, SLEIGH BELLS Contribute to Soundtrack for SPIKE JONZE Short Film
I’m Here soundtrack (out Oct. 5) also features Girls, Yeah Yeah Yeah’s Nick Zinner, and Flea. [Music Slut]
- SUFJAN STEVENS Plans North American Tour
The eccentric singer-songwriter will play theaters across the U.S. [SPIN]
- THE CRIBS Release New Single
Ryan and Gary Jarman don wigs for “Housewife.” Hear the song and watch its video now! [NME]
- Best Live Pics from LOLLAPALOOZA 2010
Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire, MGMT, the National, Erykah Badu, and dozens more of the best images from the weekend in Chicago.[SPIN]
- NEW PORNOGRAPHER Add U.S. Tour Dates
Canadian power-pop group stay on the road for the rest of 2010. [Pitchfork]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- WATCH: New TEGAN & SARA Video
The Canadian rocker twins keep it simple in the new “Northshore” clip. See it now! [SPIN]
- WATCH: New KATY PERRY Video
Pop singer hooks up with a high school hunk in “Teenage Dream” clip. [EW]
- LISTEN: ‘SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD’ Soundtrack
Hear songs from Beck, Frank Black, Broken Social Scene, and more. [Spinner]
- LISTEN: New JIMMY EAT WORLD Single
The Arizona rockers debut the spirited “My Best Theory” off their upcoming album, Invented, out Sept. 28. [SPIN]
- WATCH: THE SWELL SEASON Cover NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL
Oscar-winning duo (and band) play “Two-Headed Boy” from landmark album In the Airplane Over the Sea. [AV Club]
- LISTEN: New ANDRE 3000 Track
OutKast mainman raps on “I Do,” a track off an upcoming mix-tape. [Pretty Much Amazing]
- WATCH: THOM YORKE Plays New RADIOHEAD Song Live
Frontman perform “Giving Up the Ghost” during a surprise gig at the Big Chill festival. [Pretty Much Amazing]
- NEW: New Single from WEEZER‘s ‘Hurley’
Hear “Memories,” off the Cali rockers’ forthcoming debut on Epitaph Records! [SPIN]
- NEW: Unreleased Song from SOUNDGARDEN
Hear “Black Rain,” a recently reworked song from the band’s Badmotorfinger sessions. [SPIN]