For the second year running, mom and pop indie music venues will mark Record Store Day, April 18, by offering musical incentives to get buyers through their doors.

File this one under "awesome idea combined with a great cause." The War Child International charity, which provides aid to children in war-torn countries like Iraq and Afghanistan, recently asked 16 legendary musicians, including Bob Dylan, David Bowie, and Bruce Springsteen, to choose a song from their catalogue and a contempo

Charlotte Gainsbourg is all about family -- both hers, and, it seems, Beck's.

Mos Def and Beyonce aren't the only ones with new film projects up their sleeves. Here, a recap of the latest music-meets-the-movies news:

Beck rarely puts on a conventional live show. In fact, the eclectic artist has incorporated puppets, pinstriped suits with lights, and a fully stocked dinner table into his previous tours.

If you weren't able to attend last weekend's Austin City Limits music festival, not to worry: SPIN.com was there, snapping photos of every great band we could find. Check out our shots of Beck, Foo Fighters, CSS, and many more artists below and on the next two pages.