[Updated: 3:09 P.M.]
NEWS:
- FOO FIGHTERS Announce ‘Greatest Hits’ Tracklist
Novemeber release features two new songs, plus classics like “Big Me” and “Everlong.” [Gigwise]
- BEACH HOUSE Singer Guests on GRIZZLY BEAR‘s ‘New Moon’ Song
Victoria Legrand adds vocals to the Brooklyn band’s tune “Slow Life.” [Twitter]
- METRIC Map U.S. Tour Dates
Plus: Watch the Canadian indie popsters play two new songs acoustic! [SPIN]
- MICHAEL JACKSON‘s ‘This Is It’ Doc to Premiere in October
The film, which captures Jackson’s final performances, will debut in 15 cities on Oct. 27 & 28.[Gigwise]
- PEARL JAM Slay Seattle
Hometown heroes offer up plenty of goosebump moments — and weigh in on Kanye. [SPIN]
- IGGY POP, FOO FIGHTERS Set for LEGO Rock Band Game
Vampire Weekend, Bon Jovi, and the Hives will also be reincarnated in plastic. [Paste]
- EMINEM More ‘Maniacal’ On ‘Relapse 2’
“The comeback is crazy,” G-Unit member DJ Whoo Kid says of Em’s May release. [MTV]
- KILLERS Announce New Live DVD
22-track Live From The Royal Albert Hall drops November 9. [NME]
- AMY WINEHOUSE Reunites with Producer MARK RONSON for New Album
Back to Black producer agrees to work with songbird now that her drug problem is under control. [The Sun]
- STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Announce Tour
In advance of their 2010 album release, the reunited alt-rock quartet map a 24-stop outing. [SPIN]
- FUCKED UP Win Polaris Music Prize
Toronto punk band beat out Metric, K’naan, Malajube and more for the Canadian honor. [PunkNews]
- DOVES: No New Album Until 2012
The Brit band will, however, release a Greatest Hits package to hold fans over. [NME]
- GREEN DAY Commission Artwork Inspired by New Album
Bay Area punks recruit Euro artists for new gallery, set to open in London October 22. [Gigwise]
- Complete ‘New Moon’ Soundtrack: KILLERS, THOM YORKE, GRIZZLY BEAR!
New tunes from Muse, BRMC, Editors and more also appear in the upcoming Twilight film. [SPIN]
- CEE-LO‘s GOODIE MOB Reunites in Atlanta
Outkast’s Big Boi joins the influential Southern rap troupe’s first concert in more than a decade. [SPIN]
- ZOOEY DESCHANEL, BEN GIBBARD Marry Near Seattle
The She & Him singer/actress and Death Cab for Cutie frontman tie the knot. [SPIN]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- WATCH: FLAMING LIPS‘ Weird New Video
A bikini-clad babe impersonates animals in this clip for “I Can Be a Frog.” [Pitchfork]
- LISTEN: New Albums from AFI, AVETT BROTHERS
Check out both bands’ new releases a week before they drop! [SPIN]
- WATCH: METALLICA Consider Going “Gay”
In a just-released video interview, the metal gods ponder how far they’d go for an acting role. [SPIN]
- WATCH: ST. VINCENT Premieres “Marrow” Video
Annie Clark is chased by random pedestrians in this creepy new clip! [Stereogum]
- LISTEN:GIRLS‘ Awesome B-Side
Get your fill of San Fransisco sunshine and “la las” in this essential track. [gorillavsbear]
- LISTEN: DEVENDRA BANHART‘s New Feel-Good Single
The bearded hippie makes his major label debut with some bluesy, smile-worthy pop. [MySpace]
- LISTEN: BUILT TO SPILL‘s New Slow Jam
The Idaho indie-rockers release “Things Fall Apart,” off their forthcoming album. [Stereogum]