[Updated: 6:23 P.M.]
NEWS:
- THEM CROOKED VULTURES Kick Off U.S. Tour
Dave Grohl, Josh Homme, and John Paul Jones slay fans in Austin, TX! [SPIN]
- SUFJAN STEVENS Records Instrumental Album With His Stepdad!
The National’s Bryce Dessner also pitches in on the Dec. 8 release. [Pitchfork]
- COLDPLAY to Appear on ‘THE SIMPSONS’
Chris Martin and Co. will go animated for 20th anniversary edition of the show, airing Jan. 14. [Coldplay]
- JAY-Z and ALICIA KEYS Film Music Video at 9/11 Ground Zero
Duo tap director Hype Williams and head to former WTC site to shoot “Empire State of Mind” clip. [Gigwise]
- PARAMORE Postpone Tour
All shows through Oct. 9 will be rescheduled due to singer Hayley Williams’ laryngitis. [Paramore]
- KANYE WEST and LADY GAGA‘s “Fame Kills” Tour Canceled
“It was a mutual decision,” said the “Poker Face” singer. [SPIN]
- MICHAEL JACKSON Was “Healthy” When He Died
New autopsy claims singer was in good physical condition he passed in June. [AP]
- LIAM GALLAGHER Loves Honey Bees
Ex-Oasis singer helps to save bees, which are in danger of being wiped out. [Spinner]
- MASTODON‘s ‘Crack the Skye’ Film to Premiere in NYC
Doc chronicles the creation of the Atlanta metal band’s rockin’ concept album. [RoyalFlush]
- THOM YORKE‘s New Band with FLEA Announces Third Concert
The group will play Friday night at L.A.’s intimate Echoplex venue. [BrooklynVegan]
- 50 CENT Honors ‘Terminator’ with New Album Cover
Queens, NY, rapper sates his inner Schwarzenegger with artwork for Before I Self-Destruct. [NME]
- FATBOY SLIM Records Concept Album with DAVID BYRNE
Martha Wainwright, Cyndi Lauper sing on the release, which is about the former First Lady of the Philippines. [BBC]
- 5 Reasons Against a RAMONES Biopic
SPIN responds to news that a film about the influential New York punks is in the works. [SPIN]
- LIL WAYNE Working on New Mixtape
The rapper has six tracks completed for his No Ceiling release. [MTV]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- WATCH: DEAD WEATHER‘s New Video
Directed by Jack White and starring… Jack White! [SPIN]
- WATCH: BECK, MGMT, DEVENDRA Cover LEONARD COHEN
Wolfmother, Little Joy members also join on rendition of “Sisters of Mercy.” [Beck]
- LISTEN: HATEBREED‘s New Album!
Grammy Award-nominated hardcore band post their latest record online — and it’s absolutely brutal! [SPIN]
- WATCH: PIXIES Debut ‘Doolittle’ Tour
Boston alt-rock pioneers tear through their 1989 classic — plus B-sides — in Dublin! [SPIN]
- DOWNLOAD: PORTISHEAD Leader Barrow’s New Song
Get “I Know,” a track on the October debut release from Barrow’s new band, BEAK>. [Fact Magazine]
- WATCH: DEVENDRA BANHART‘s New Song
“Angelika,” from Banhart’s Oct. 27 release, mixes acoustic guitar with Latin grooves and piano. [Pitchfork]
- WATCH: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Debuts New Song Live!
The Boss says farewell to New Jersey’s Giants Stadium with “Wrecking Ball”! [SPIN]
- DOWNLOAD: PHOENIX Remixed by ANIMAL COLLECTIVE, DEVENDRA BANHART
Plus: the French popsters are confirmed to score next Sofia Coppola flick. [SPIN]
- WATCH: BLACK LIPS‘ “Let It Grow” Music Video
An obese guy hits the road, drops into America’s rural tourist attractions in this weird new clip! [Pitchfork]
- WATCH: FOO FIGHTERS‘ New Video
The alt-rock giants release the Tom Petty-esque “Wheels,” off their upcoming greatest hits package. [SPIN]
- LISTEN: Unreleased Live NIRVANA Song
“Scoff,” recorded live at a 1990 concert, arrives Nov. 3 on a 20th anniv. reissue of Bleach. [SPIN]