Aw Jesus what miserable news. He was one of the most talented guys ever, and 59 isn't that old. Gonna go blast Like Flies on Sherbet now if you don't mind.

Things continue to be written by me. 1. I've got a piece about the Rock Band Network in today's Boston Herald. This is the freshly launched service that lets bands and labels turn their music into downloadable Rock Band tracks while also rapidly...

GORILLAZ - SOME KIND OF NATURE PAVEMENT - SPIT ON A STRANGER JANELLE MONAE - TIGHT ROPE (FEAT. BIG BOI) TITUS ANDRONICUS - A MORE PERFECT UNION TELEVISION - SEE NO EVIL THE STRANGE BOYS - FRIDAY IN PARIS DANGER MOUSE AND SPARKLEHORSE - GRIM AUGURY AIR...

JERRY: Alright, Death, take another step and I’ll stomp your fucking ass into powder. I’m going to Live 8, and nothing will be capable of stopping this! DEATH: But Jerry, it is the time for your bodily functions to cease! JERRY: I don’t care,...

Broken Bells - Vaporize Bruce Springsteen - Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out Phosphorescent - It's Hard To Be Humble Woven Bones - If It Feels Alright Dave Edmunds - Queen of Hearts Ted Leo & the Pharmacists - The Mighty Sparrow Born Ruffians - Sole...