Ashlands Attic signs love letter to rockWorcester Telegram“Sticky Situation” (which would have been the perfect name for a sequel to a Buzzcocks' classic) is a scruffy ditty about bottled-up emotions and the …

Although always with a unique sound, John Hiatt finding his best voice later …Sioux Falls Argus LeaderHiatt has crossed a lot of musical lines throughout the years, including his New Wave-influenced rock in the style of Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe and …

Various Electronic ArtistsSee MagazineBands you'll probably recognize include Herbaliser, Roots Manuva, Amon Tobin, DJ Vadim, Anti-Pop Consortium and The Bug, all appearing here. …

Enough cowbell? Check out Blue Oyster CultIndianapolis StarThe current incarnation of Blue Oyster Cult plays more festivals and fairs than arenas and amphitheaters, splitting bills with acts such as Kansas, Loverboy …and more »

Detroit Jazz Fest keeps torch aliveThe Detroit NewsInducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the late '90s, Toussaint teamed up with Elvis Costello in 2006 for an album, "The River in Reverse. …and more »

Advanced Copy: The ThermalsVillanovan (subscription)Their sound has been described by various rock journalists as “post-pop-punk,” “neo-grunge” or “post-power-pop.” Needless to say, as the 21st century has …

Accounting terms: First in, First OutHeliumA cost comparison between jobs is difficult because the material issue prices may vary from batch to batch even with issues made on the same day. …

Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin shows off songwriting talentTexas A&M The BattalionBrian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin is exactly what you'd expect — Brian Wilson and his band, The Wondermints, plus an orchestra backing on occasions, …

International Pop Overthrow "Vol. 13"MOG (blog)Once again, David Bash's labor of love comes together on IPO Vol.13 featuring a mind numbing 66 songs dedicated to the newest and best power pop from around …

When Color Photography Wasn't CoolInside Beat (Daily Targum Magazine)It was the cheap trick of fashion magazines and corny advertisements. It required too many chemicals. It was too literal because it showed the world for …and more »

Today In Entertainment History September 2WFMY News 2In 1989, singer Ric Ocasek of The Cars married model Paulina Porizkova. Also in 1989, Ozzy Osbourne was arrested for allegedly trying to kill his wife, …and more »

Tweak Bird: Play Heavy, Sing PrettyLA WeeklyIt's impossible to know, however, whether any Marc Bolan numbers will make their playlist whenever they finally decide to give locals a chance to hear the …

Joe Pug Gives Fans A Break: Announces $10 Dollar TourPaste Magazine… a successful summer tour that climaxed with him performing “The Weight” with Elvis Costello and The Levon Helm Band in Vancouver ( Video here). …

Allentown Morning CallJustin Bieber says 'Everything is OK' for Allentown Fair showAllentown Morning CallHe wrote the first story ever on Jack's Mannequin, has the number for All-American Rejects' Nick Wheeler on his cell phone and was …

American SongwriterDamien Green: My Life In Records, A Deathbed Q&AAmerican SongwriterElvis Costello's Trust. Again, my brother's at fault. He's four years older than me and so I was able to hear things in the late '70s and early &#…