Media Roundup: Hot New Mp3 Overload!

What’s been going on in the world of music lately? Read on to get the scoop on your favorite artists, and start some discussion about current music-related events!
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The Decemberists’ Colin Meloy recently chatted with Rolling Stone about “metal, musicals and scary jobs.”

Colin Meloy

Colin Meloy

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The Coalition of Independent Music Stores’ Jim Fahy recently weighed in on their brand new website, ThinkIndie.
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Great music is headed your way from Daytrotter!  Head on over to their site to check out sessions from The Hold Steady, Rodriguez, Glasvegas and more!

Glasvegas

Glasvegas

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Listen to Kurt Cobain’s take on The Cars and The Who on these bootleg recordings from the king of grunge.
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The National tried a few newbies on for size at their recent show at Radio City Music Hall.  Listen here!
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M.I.A. is a woman on a mission!  Read about her efforts to stop violence in her native Sri Lanka.

M.I.A.

M.I.A.

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Lily Allen rocked the cover of NME this week.  Check out her behind-the-scenes shots from the photo shoot.
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As you make your summer vacation plans, consider a destination with a little Bon Iver live concert action!  His latest round of tour dates have been announced.

Bon Iver

Bon Iver

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First he wanted to be your dog, now he’s the king of ‘em!  Check out the brand new brassy jazz-influenced track from the godfather of punk, Iggy Pop.  What do you think?
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Don’t call them a fad!  The Horrors are proudly leading goth’s newest wave with Primary Colours.

The Horrors

The Horrors

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