[Updated: 6:33 P.M.]
NEWS:
- M.I.A. Tells Off ‘Twilight,’ Lady Gaga
The Sri Lankan pop star says she opted out of the Twilight soundtrack and calls Gaga “not progressive.” [MTV]
- SUPERCHUNK Close to Finishing New Album
“It’s definitely more straightforward than the last record, [2001’s] Here’s To Shutting Up,” says frontman Mac McCaughan. [Spinner]
- SIGUR ROS‘ JONSI Debuts Knockout Solo Tour
The Icelander delivers the light in his very theatrical Vancouver concert kickoff. [SPIN]
- MGMT Schedule U.S. Tour
The psych rockers will promote the release of Congratulations with a cross-country trek. Click for details. [SPIN]
- CORINNE BAILEY RAE Launches Tour with Powerful Show
The Brit singer-songwriter brings a spiritual vibe to her musical debut at L.A.’s Cathedral of Saint Vibiana. [SPIN]
- TRAVIS BARKER, DJ AM Plane Crash Caused by Under-Inflated Tires
Investigators revealed that the tires, which should be replaced after eight days, hadn’t been checked in three weeks.[AP]
- WILCO to Curate Massachusetts Music Fest
The event, Aug. 13-15 in North Adams, MA, will also feature the band’s side projects, including the Autumn Defense and Pronto.[Solid Sound Festival]
- KANYE WEST Recruits Q-TIP, RZA for June Release
Controversial star returns to his hip-hop roots with Good Ass Job. [SPIN]
- LADY GAGA, GREEN DAY, SOUNDGARDEN at LOLLAPALOOZA
Phoenix, MGMT, Arcade Fire, Yeasayer, Spoon and more will also perform Aug. 6-8 in Chicago. [SPIN]
- Tour Updates: AGAINST ME!, LCD SOUNDSYSTEM
Neon Indian, one of SPIN’s favorite new artists, also hits the road this spring! [SPIN]
- DR. DRE: “‘Detox’ to Release in 2010”
The long-awaited album features a Jay-Z collabo called “‘Under Pressure,” which will drop “in the next two weeks.”[Nah Right]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- WATCH: SLASH, WOLFMOTHER Frontman Rock ‘Leno’
The hard rock duo wail on “By The Sword,” a tune off the ex-GNR guitarist’s debut solo album. [SPIN]
- DOWNLOAD: New AMANDA PALMER Song
Cabaret punk celebrates her departure from her record label with a freedom ballad. [SPIN]
- DOWNLOAD: New CYPRESS HILL Song Featuring LINKIN PARK‘s MIKE SHINODA
“Carry Me Away” is a dark banger off the veteran rap group’s April 20 release, Rise Up. [2 Dope Boyz]
- DOWNLOAD: MATES OF STATE Cover GIRLS
Indie-pop couple’s forthcoming album also features songs by Death Cab, Tom Waits, Fleetwood Mac & more. [SPIN]
- LISTEN: BIG BOI‘s Funky New Song
“Shutterbug” is the first single from the OutKast rapper’s long-awaited solo debut. [SPIN]
- DOWNLOAD: STARS Leak New Song
Get “Fixed,” a synthy, feel-good track off the Canadian band’s June 22 release The Five Ghosts. [Stereogum]
- WATCH: THOM YORKE‘s All-Star Band Kick Off U.S. Tour
Atoms for Peace, featuring Flea on bass, debut new track at NYC concert last night. Watch video here! [SPIN]
- DOWNLOAD: Canadian Rockers DANKO JONES
Jack White loves ’em. Find out why by downloading their new single! [SPIN]