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Phantogram, Motion City Soundtrack and more.

Aerosmith Reunited

Band feeling sweet emotions once again.

Frightened Rabbit

Listen to the indie quintet's upcoming album.

Gorillaz - Plastic Beach

Preview the virtual group's third studio release.

Articles

Rapper Guru in Coma

March 01, 2010 - Guru, one half of hip-hop group Gang Starr and true rap pioneer, is reportedly in a coma in critical condition after suffering a heart attack. More »

Indie Music Watch

February 26, 2010 - This latest look at the state of indie music cheats a bit with a look at the major label debut from MCS. But we stay true to our roots with a look at an emerging New York electronic duo, check in with Jenny Lewis' former backing singers and more. More »

Pickle Passes Nickelback

February 26, 2010 - Could a nondescript pickle attract more online followers than a radio-friendly mega-band with a worldwide fanbase? Of course! It's the internets, silly. More »

Video Premiere: Shinedown's ''Her Name Is Alice''

February 24, 2010 - Shinedown have fallen down the rabbit hole. The Florida-hailing band who have produced reliably radio-ready hard rock since bursting on to the scene in 2003, are back with a solid contribution to Almost Alice, the forthcoming album of music inspired by Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. More »

Frightened Rabbit Album Streaming

February 24, 2010 - Indie band of the hour Frightened Rabbit are about to drop their anticipated third album, The Winter Of Mixed Drinks, on March 9. But you can hear it now on the group's MySpace page. More »

Apple to Sell 10 Billionth iTunes Song

February 24, 2010 - Apple's music distribution service, iTunes, is nearing the sale of it's 10 billionth song. To celebrate the occasion, Apple is offering the purchaser of the 10 billionth song $10,000 in iTunes giftcard credit. More »

Aerosmith Reunited

February 22, 2010 - There's been a lot of drama surrounding Aerosmith since singer Steven Tyler ditched the band and entered rehab last year. Guitarist Joe Perry had been pushing to replace the singer, but all appears to have been resolved. More »

Alice Rocks

February 22, 2010 - We're always skeptical of albums "inspired by" movies. Such compilations are seldom more than shameless attempts to cash in on a film's blockbuster status. But Almost Alice could be the real deal. More »

Redman - Reggie Nobel 9 1/2 Preview

February 18, 2010 - Jersey-hailing rapper Reggie Noble, better known as Redman, is back on the scene with his seventh studio recording,Reggie Noble 9 1/2, out in March on Def Jam. More »

Jimi Hendrix To Appear In 'New Edition' Of Rock Band

February 17, 2010 - A report from the Los Angeles Times says MTV Games/Harmonix is set to release a "new edition" of Rock Band that will feature guitar legend Jimi Hendrix by the end of this year. Harmonix has denied a standalone version, however. More »

Return of the Wu Review

February 16, 2010 - There's new music out now from hip-hop artists Wu-Tang Clan. And while it isn't the long-hoped for Wu-Tang reunion, Return of the Wu is a collection of previously unreleased tracks and hot remixes that's nothing to sleep on. More »

Alice In Chains Online Comic

February 11, 2010 - Rockers Alice In Chains are bringing their controversial new video for their current single "Your Decision" online in comic format. Fans of the bad will have the opportunity to contribute to the developing storyline. More »