NEWS

-The New York Times does a nice job explaining how interest in Pete Doherty's arrests on drug charges have far surpassed that of his musical endeavors. This guy lost it before he ever even made it. What a wanker.

-Bonnaroo 2006 will have Radiohead, Tom Petty, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Beck, Death Cab and more. Good show, but it defeats the purpose of a Jam Band Fest.

-Noise Pop 2006: San Fransisco. Rogue Wave, Thursday, Isis, the National, Feist, Two Gallants, Minus the Bear, Kid Koala, the Dirtbombs, We Are Scientists

-Lollapolooza 2006: Chicago. Possible Smashing Pumpkins Homecoming Reunion

-Jet in the studio working on their second album

-Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse working with Johnny Marr of The Smiths

-How the Internet is responsible for the Arctic Monkeys' lightening fast rise to the top

-Interview with Albert Hammond of the Strokes

-NY Times talks to Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley



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