Watch Common Grackle perform At The Grindcore Show for Southern Souls (above)
Buck 65 collab with Hawksley Workman may run with the name Loose Cougar. Chart
Mike O’neill helping out with new In-Flight Safety recordings. Twitter
Watch the new Drake video for Miss Me. Billboard
The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto has been closed for non-payment of rent. The Star
FACTOR is looking for a new prez. FYI
CBC Vancouver Musical Nooner: Maurice
The Morning Benders announces tour dates: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal. Exclaim!
New Sufjan Stevens EP is now available…is that Gentleman Reg on the cover?!? GvB
My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women in Hip-Hop: new doc exploring the decline of female rappers. Yahoo!
Watch the new Thermals video for I Don’t Believe You, starring Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney. Pitchfork
Watch the new Antony and The Johnsons’ video for Thank You For Your Love. Rough Trade
Wyclef Jean has reportedly been denied a place on the electoral list for Haitian presidency. Exclaim!
Why Your Favourite Band Should Split Up. Guardian
RIAA, amongst others, sends letter to Google CEO Eric Schmidt, calling for more piracy protection over the proposed deal with Verizon. Cnet
Man dies when he jumps from rooftop onto stage at a Swell Season show in California. Chart
RIP: Michael Been, 60, leader of 80’s group The Call, father to Robert Turner of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Spinner