[Updated: 5:38 P.M.]
NEWS:
- REPORT: DJ AM “Wanted to Die”
Plus: His memorial service Thursday will be in the anonymous style of a 12-step addiction meeting. [SPIN]
- ELVIS PERKINS to Release ‘Doomsday’ EP Octobter 20
Four unreleased songs to accompany title track on forthcoming record. [Paste]
- DAMON ALBARN Recruits HORRORS for New GORILLAZ Album
The third release from the Blur frontman’s cartoon group drops sometime in 2010. [BBC]
- Private Memorial for DJ AM Set for Thursday in Los Angeles
Event will honor AM’s struggle with addiction, formatted in the style of an open 12-step meeting. [MTV]
- ICE CUBE Produces L.A. Raiders Documentary
Yep, it is called Straight Outta L.A.! [Woooha]
- JACK WHITE Working with KEITH RICHARDS
The Rolling Stone is also writing an autobiography. [Pitchfork]
- COLBIE CAILLAT Hits No. 1 Spot on Charts
Singer/songwriter beats Miley Cyrus to top position. [Billboard]
- R. KELLY May Sing on Unfinished MJ Album
Chicago crooner explains possible plans to fill in on remaining tracks. MTV]
- MADONNA Collapses Onstage in Bulgaria
51-year-old singer faints twice during Saturday’s performance. [Gigwise]
- WOLFMOTHER Cover JIMI HENDRIX
Aussie band tracks eight Hendrix songs at New York’s Electric Lady Land studios. [Gigwise]
- Ex-LIBERTINES Rocker CARL BARAT Plans Solo Record
The Brit — also formerly of Dirty Pretty Things — is demoing new songs for 2010 release. [NME]
- ELVIS, JOHNNY CASH, JERRY LEE LEWIS Head to Broadway
Music legends take a different kind of stage for a new play, Million Dollar. [Variety]
- JOHNNY MARR “Too Busy” for SMITHS Reunion
However, in a new interview the guitarist doesn’t rule out the possibility of reforming the band. [NME]
- LCD SOUNDSYSTEM‘s James Murphy Talks About New Record
His plan for follow-up to 2007’s Sound of Silver: “take more chances.” [NME]
- BLINK-182 Cancel Next Two Shows
Cleveland, St. Louis gigs scrapped to allow band to mourn DJ AM’s death. [Mark Hoppus]
- Fashion Tips from PARAMORE‘s Hayley Williams
Just in time for the school season, the fashion-forward singer dishes on her favorite designers! [SPIN]
- STROKES’ Julian Casablancas Debuts Solo Tunes
The aloof frontman unveils songs from his forthcoming solo album in Tokyo. [SPIN]
- THEM CROOKED VULTURES Announce Tour
The Grohl / Homme / Jones supergroup returns to the U.S. for nine shows in October. [SPIN]
- MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Announces PUSCIFER Tour
Tool frontman takes side project on the road for the first time with 11-city tour starting in October. [SPIN]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- DOWNLOAD: TV ON THE RADIO Guitarist Kyp Malone’s Solo Song
Hirsute axeman leaks a tune from his new Rain Machine side project. [Stereogum]
- LISTEN: ST. ETTIENNE Remix PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART
The Brooklyn band get synthy on new remix from U.K. electro outfit. [Stereogum]
- DOWNLOAD: MONOTONIX‘s Gritty Garage Rock
Israeli band drop “Set Me Free,” first song from their debut studio album, out September 8. [RCRDLBL]
- WATCH: RADIOHEAD Cover YEAH YEAH YEAHS … Sort Of
Thom Yorke drops a few verses of Karen O and Co.’s “Maps” at Reading gig. [Music Slut]
- WATCH: GIRL TALK Recommends Albums to ‘Twilight”s Bella and Edward
Gregg Gillis — a Twilight fan — suggests Morrissey and The Crow soundtrack. [Buzznet]
- WATCH: THEM CROOKED VULTURES Post New Song Teaser
Grohl / Homme / Jones supergroup preview “Scumbag Blues” with new video. [YouTube]
- LISTEN: JAY-Z‘s ‘Blueprint 3’ Leaks
It doesn’t drop ’til next week, but you can stream the long-awaited album now! [SPIN]
- WATCH: BRENDAN BENSON Performs on SPIN’s Rooftop!
The solo auteur and Raconteur played for an intimate gathering of friends and fans. See five songs! [SPIN]
