Michael Jackson has died. CBS FM is playing a radio tribute to him.

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So I'm listening to the recently released, "Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison," and I'm falling back in love with the overlooked one. It's amazing how often I forget what an excellent song writer he was.

Also, I still find it weird that "Got My Mind Set on You" and "My Sweet Lord" were written by the same person.

Also, "Give Me Love" might be in my top five desert... » more

I've been listening to Moby's forthcoming "Wait for Me" — look for my review in the paper next week — and it's gotten me thinking about how wild we all went for "Play," which came out in 1999. I remember not being able to get enough of that album. Which was good, because it was in every commercial being made at the time.

But I loved him. (In my defense, my loving Moby overlapped... » more

The ex-Pavement, sometimes Preston School of Industry guy is releasing a new album under his old nickname, Spiral Stairs. "The Real Feel" is out Oct. 20 on Matador (you can hear a track at their site).... » more

He's got the Roots, he's got the geek factor, he's in a position to try crazy new things ... he just can't interview worth a damn. I'm finding myself really wanting Fallon to succeed.

And now one more thing: The Roots are debuting a new track tonight! I might even watch. Or at least flip over from Craig Ferguson toward the end of the hour.... » more

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Jack White's latest project, The Dead Weather, just held their first performance in the UK. From The Basement has video. It's not the greatest quality audio, but you can hear White's signature dirty blues style is alive and well.... » more

Here's an interview with the legendary Bill Withers on West Virginia public access, on the occasion of his induction into the WV Music Hall of Fame. It's absolutely fascinating. (Via)... » more

Give this a listen.

Halifax-based Gypsophilia describes themselves as a gypsy-jazz band. The music is pretty cool. You can hear more here.... » more

• Listen to Bloc Party's new single here.

• Triumph the Insult Comic Dog was all over Bonnaroo last weekend. Here he is dueting with Jenny Lewis.

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I went for Clues, last night, but the band before them, Philadelphia's Drink Up Buttercup was phenomenal. That's them above.

I would describe their sound as the best parts of Animal Collective (who I don't like), combined with the quirky enthusiasm of Spinto Band with a dash Philly funk. It's tribal and weird and totally awesome.

Live, they ramp up the energy 10-fold.... » more