As far as press releases and promo sheets go, I'm a remarkably easy person to please. If the act being pushed upon me any particular day involves siblings, the disc moves to the top of the pile. (I spent a solid three months convinced I liked the Magic Numbers!) And the Angus & Julia Stone disc that hit American stores yesterday, A Book Like This, is just full of charm. More »

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The RIAA has dropped its lawsuit against Allofmp3, the Russian mp3 outlet with low low prices, crowing that the site had been shut down thanks to “a successful anti-piracy initiative.” More »

The RIAA has dropped its lawsuit against Allofmp3, the Russian mp3 outlet with low low prices, crowing that the site had been shut down thanks to “a successful anti-piracy initiative.” More »

You wanted more news from the Junoverse? You got it! Kimya Dawson, last seen nervous about how the sudden success of a certain soundtrack would affect her ability to drive around the nation in a van, spreading twee from all-ages venue to all-ages venue, has found a new niche. She’s releasing an album for kids named Alphabutt, and may soon be working for the Children’s Television Workshop: ” I might do some music work with [Sesame Street],” says Dawson. “I’m a kid of the ’70s, and I definitely grew up with Sesame Street — the old Sesame Street. I’m just a huge, huge fan.”

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BBC listeners have text messaged en masse and Queen is now the “top British band” as “judged on song-writing, lyrics, live performances, originality and showmanship.” More »

BBC listeners have text messaged en masse and Queen is now the “top British band” as “judged on song-writing, lyrics, live performances, originality and showmanship.” More »

· Howard Hesseman · What’s her name? The girl on that “Have A Montana” show? · Carole King · The ghost of Charles Nelson Reilly · Guy who looks a smidge like Willie Aames · Brenda Blethyn · Boober from Fraggle Rock · Back-up dancer Crystal Pepsee (not real name) · 14-year-old Akon fan Damon Dawson… More »

The good news about Eddie Van Halen: He’s apparently through with rehab, and he’ll be appearing in front of a huge crowd this weekend! The bad news about Eddie Van Halen: The crowd will smell like gasoline and toasted sourdough bread!

Phoenix International Raceway President Bryan R. Sperber has announced that rock superstar Eddie Van Halen will serve as an Honorary Race Official for the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™ NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at PIR on Saturday, April 21. As an Honorary Race Official, Van Halen will be part of pre-race activities and will join Sperber on the pre-race stage greeting drivers as they are introduced prior to the start of the race. More »