[Updated: 6:26 P.M.]
NEWS:
- STEPHEN MALKMUS & THE JICKS Recording with BECK!
The collabo — recorded earlier this year — won’t be released until 2011, after Malkmus’ tour with Pavement is complete. [Pitchfork]
- THE HOLD STEADY Debut New Album Live in S.F.
The indie everymen drop their record and take it to their legion of loyal fans. [SPIN]
- TRENT REZNOR: “NIN Is Not Dead”
Frontman offers hope for future Nine Inch Nails projects as his new band How to Destroy Angels takes flight. [SPIN]
- CREED BRATTON from ‘THE OFFICE’ to Release New Album
Bratton, a member of 1960s band Grass Roots, talks about his album, Bounce Back, which features co-star Ed Helms. [TVGuide]
- OWL CITY‘s ADAM YOUNG Returns as SKY SAILING
“These recordings are a step into the past, the documented account of a shy boy from Minnesota,” Young tells SPIN. [SPIN]
- LIAM GALLAGHER Is Developing New Film About THE BEATLES
The movie, which is reportedly about the Fab Four’s final days, will be announced at Cannes Film Festival. [Daily Mail]
- ANTONY HEGARTY Talks “Psychedelic” New Album
A 144-page book of the singer’s artwork and writing will accompany his band’s October release, Swanlights. [SPIN]
- Atlanta Rapper B.O.B. Hits No. 1 on Album Chart
The T.I. protege breaks out with his debut album, featuring collabos with Eminem, Paramore’s Hayley Williams, and more. [SPIN]
- JANE’S ADDICTION Play Intimate Surprise Show
Ex GN’R bassist Duff McKagan debuts with Perry Farrell and Co. in L.A. [SPIN]
- THOM YORKE Posts Playlist for British Election
Radiohead frontman’s list includes songs by Mazzy Star, Massive Attack, PJ Harvey and more. [Radiohead]
- ‘RUNAWAYS’ Star KRISTEN STEWART Set for ‘ON THE ROAD’
Actress moves from keeping the beat to the Beat generation in adaptation of Kerouac’s famous novel. [SPIN]
- SCARLETT JOHANSSON Talks Cobain Biopic, New Album
“It would definitely be a challenge,” the Iron Man 2 bombshell says of playing Courtney Love. [SPIN]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- WATCH: New CHEMICAL BROTHERS Video
A couple’s multi-colored silhouettes float in space in the clip for “Swoon,” off the electro vets’ June 8 release Further. [YouTube]
- WATCH: JEFF MANGUM Plays NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL Songs in NYC
Singer/songwriter makes first public appearance in nine years at a benefit gig for musician Chris Knox. [Consequence of Sound]
- WATCH: LOCAL NATIVES Rock ‘Ferguson’
Los Angeles band play “Airplanes” for their late-night TV debut. [You Ain’t No Picasso]
- WATCH: AGAINST ME!‘s “Teen Anarchist” Video
The rebellious frontman Tom Gabel gets a beatdown from the police in the new clip. [SPIN]
- WATCH: COURTNEY LOVE Covers LEONARD COHEN
The punk rocker sings the folk legend’s obscure “Take This Longing” at a recent UK gig. [West Coast Sound]
- WATCH: LADY GAGA Performs on ‘American Idol’
Pop star transformed the ‘Idol’ stage into a haunted forest as she played “Bad Romance” and “Alejandro.” [MTV]
- WATCH: PETE WENTZ, BRENDAN URIE in TRAVIE MCCOY Video
The Gym Class Heroes frontman drops the summer lovin’ clip for “Billionaire,” off his solo debut Lazarus. [SPIN]
- WATCH: NEW PORNOGRAPHERS Rock ‘Late Night’
Vancouver, BC, power-pop band play “Crash Years,” off their just-released new album Together. [You Ain’t No Picasso]