Terrific Twitter Trio of the Week

St. Vincent, Art Brut's Eddie Argos, and Andrew W.K. make our list of musician Twitterers you should follow this week!
St. Vincent / Eddie Argos / Andrew WK

Lots of musicians tweet -- but all that Twitters is not gold.

New Albums from Depeche Mode, Art Brut, and 9 More

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Depeche Mode

Here's a rundown of the essential albums available online and in record stores today:

Art Brut, 'Art Brut vs. Satan' (Downtown)

Quippy bashers sprinkle Pixie dust on punch lines.

Naysayers, prudes, and rival philosopher kings may be surprised that Eddie Argos and his crank army have lasted for three albums. But the Brit crew prove why they've survived in just seven and a half minutes on "Mysterious Bruises," Art Brut vs. Satan's concluding track.

Exclusive: In the Studio with Art Brut

Watch the Brit crazies run amok with Pixies frontman Frank Black.
Art Brut's Eddie Argos

With their wacky lyrics and fun-lovin' onstage debauchery, Art Brut are one of the most entertaining bands in indie rock. So when we discovered that the quintet had retreated to an Oregon studio to record their new album, Art Brut vs. Satan (out May 12), with Pixies frontman Frank Black behind the boards, we rushed a video camera out for the boys to document the craziness.

Art Brut Working with Pixies' Frank Black On New Album

Lead Brut Eddie Argos confesses inability to keep secrets and names new songs.
Frank Black / Art Brut's Eddie Argos

"I'm rubbish with secrets." Art Brut frontman Eddie Argos confessed via his blog [via Pitchforkmedia.com], before admitting that yes, Art Brut is working with Pixies legend Frank Black on their

Art Brut Offshoot Preps Free Holiday Single

Frontman Eddie Argos' new project offers a seasonal gift: "Countdown to Christmas/Baby Jesus Was the First Glam Rocker."
Glam Chop's Eddie Argos

In these times of economic hardship, sleigh bells, bagpipes and a children's choir don't come cheap. Or do they?

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