[Updated: 4:22 P.M.]
NEWS:
- ARCADE FIRE Recording In NYC
Richard Parry reveals he’s adding string sections to the band’s first new songs since 2007. [Quietus]
- MAGNETIC FIELDS Announce New Album
Realism drops Jan. 26. [Pitchfork]
- AEROSMITH to Replace STEVEN TYLER
SPIN picks nine singers to fill his skin-tight leather pants. [SPIN]
- GORILLAZ Working with WATCHMEN Writer
“We’re planning for me to do the libretto on their next opera project,” said graphic novelist Alan Moore. [Mustard Web]
- HOT CHIP‘s Next Album Due in February
Plus: Hear a taste of a brand new song from the innovative U.K. dance music quintet! [SPIN]
- GREEN DAY‘s ‘American Idiot’ Musical Headed to Broadway
Because Jersey Boys is sooo last year. [Playbill]
- JOHNNY MARR Joins THE CRIBS for L.A. Tour Opener
The former Smith’s axeman blends in perfectly with the pub-punk band. [SPIN]
- THOM YORKE Protests Against U.K. Nuclear Development
“Great. Just perfect. Well done fellas,” the Radiohead man sarcastically writes on his blog. [Radiohead]
- DAVE GROHL: “I Knew KURT COBAIN Would Die Early”
“You kind of prepare yourself emotionally for that to be a reality,” he said. [NME]
- BETH DITTO Talks About Sexuality, Losing Weight
Gossip frontwoman gets personal in candid new interview. [After Ellen]
- RIHANNA Ushers In “New Era” With Concert
“I’m not scared. I’m just really excited,” she said of performing her Rated R songs. [MTV]
- JULIAN CASABLANCAS Launches L.A. Residency
The Stroke-gone-solo begins a month-long stint in his new adopted hometown. [SPIN]
- EMINEM to Appear in 3D Horror Movie, Comic Books
Rap star teams with I, Robot producer Dallas Jackson for Shady Talez. [Screen Daily]
- SWITCHFOOT Open U.S. Tour With Hometown Gig
The alt-rock band perform their entire new album in San Diego. [SPIN]
- MICHAEL JACKSON‘s Brothers to Air Reality Show In December
The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty shows Jermaine, Jackie, Tito, and Marlon in the months after their brother’s death. [Gigwise]
- LIAM GALLAGHER to Form Band With LAST SHADOW PUPPET Member?
Ex-Oasis singer recruits Miles Kane for new group. [Gigwise]
- STEVEN TYLER Leaves Aerosmith
“Steven quit as far as I can tell,” said guitarist Joe Perry. [Guardian]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- WATCH: DEATH CAB Play TWILIGHT Concert
Seattle band perform their New Moon hit for screaming teenage girls in L.A. [YouTube]
- LISTEN: WALE Collaborates with TV ON THE RADIO‘s DAVE SITEK
DC Rapper rhymes over a brass band in new track “TV in the Radio” [Pitchfork]
- LISTEN: New Songs from Hot Surf-Punk Band BEST COAST
Bethany Cosentino mixes sunny twang with distorted noise on two brand new tracks. [Stereogum]
- WATCH: The Movie LIL WAYNE Doesn’t Want You to See
The Carter chronicles the rapper’s restless genius — and addiction to cough syrup. [SPIN]
- LISTEN: THEM CROOKED VULTURES‘ New Album
Prepare to be pummeled by the Foo Fighters/QOTSA/Led Zep supergroup. [SPIN]
- WATCH: THE STARTING LINE Live!
EXCLUSIVE: Philly pop-punk quintet rock out at their final hometown show! [SPIN]
- WATCH: MORRISEY Gets Hit With Water Bottle, Stops Show
Ouch… [YouTube]
- WATCH: PIXIES Rock ‘The Tonight Show’
Indie pioneers play “Here Comes Your Man” for Conan. [YouTube]
- WATCH: BARONESS‘s Epic New Video
Take a disturbing journey into a post-apocalyptic world in the video for “A Horse Called Golgotha.” [Stereogum]
- WATCH: YOKO ONO Jams with MARK RONSON and SEAN LENNON on ‘Late Night’
Age-defying songstress yells and cackles in a gritty rendition of “Waiting for the D Train.”[Pitchfork]
- WATCH: MARILYN MANSON‘s Bloody New Video
NSFW! The rocker sobs for the camera… then beats a woman bloody. [SPIN]