[Updated: 6:46 P.M.]
NEWS:
- LCD SOUNDSYSTEM Finish New Album
“Mixing last song right now to send to the amazing Bob Weston to master,” James Murphy Tweeted. [Twitter]
- Conviction inRAMONES Manager’s Murder
Natavia Lowery, convicted of killing punk pioneer Linda Stein, faces life in prison. [SPIN]
- STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Debut New Album
Scott Weiland and Co. throw an exclusive listening session for their reunion release in New York. [SPIN]
- JOAN JETT Talks About ‘THE RUNAWAYS’
“I found Kristen [Stewart] to be through and through totally professional and just great to be around,” says Jett.[Interview Magazine]
- YEASAYER Talk ‘Poppier’ New Album
The rising Brooklyn electro rockers hope their new album will make them leaders of the borough’s musical pack. [SPIN]
- ALL POINTS WEST Festival May Not Return in 2010
AEG Live, the event’s promoter, is having trouble finding suitable headliners. [NYTimes]
- ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS Declared Historic Site
The famous recording studio is now a Grade II historic site — the English preservation society’s second-highest ranking. [Reuters]
- PRINCE Sued For 1.7 million Euros Over Canceled Dublin Gigs
The Purple One gave “no reason of substance” for canceling gigs, for which 55,000 tickets were already sold. [BBC]
- LUPE FIASCO Announces U.S. Tour
Chicago rapper’s Steppin Laser trek kicks off in March. [Lupe Fiasco]
- HOLD STEADY Return with New Album May 4
The rarely idle Brooklyn rockers turn down the pianos on fifth album in six years. [SPIN]
- PAUL MCCARTNEY Announces U.S. Concerts
The Beatle will hit Phoenix and Los Angeles in March. More dates are expected to be announced soon. [NME]
- RIHANNA‘s Next Album Will Be “More Energetic”
Pop diva will combine the “grime” of her latest release, Rated R, with “more energetic, up-tempo pop.” [MTV]
- JEFF BUCKLEY‘s Songs Featured in New Musical
The Last Goodbye — the first work authorized by and created with the late singer’s estate — is an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. [Variety]
- VAMPIRE WEEKEND, JULIAN CASABLANCAS, BECK Contribute to Haiti Benefit Album
Keane, Air, Camera Obscura also help on Hear To Help, which will raise money for Oxfam America’s Haitian relief effort. [NME]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- WATCH: First Song from JACK WHITE‘s Model Wife
Karen Elson, catwalker supreme and alum of the Citizens Band, releases a somber acoustic clip previewing upcoming album. [SPIN]
- LISTEN: Unreleased EVANESCENCE Song
Goth-metal band drop “Together Again,” a leftover from The Open Door. [YouTube]
- WATCH: KANYE WEST‘s Haunting New Video
No, Taylor Swift isn’t in it — but “Cold Winter” features another young beauty in peril. [SPIN]
- LISTEN: New SHE & HIM Song
The duo recorded an acoustic version of new track “Thieves” at a recent BBC session. [Stereogum]