Peter Doherty Jailed For 14 Weeks
Babyshambles' Pete Doherty has been jailed for a total of 14 weeks for failing to show up on time to court and repeated drug use. - Source
Sebadoh Reissue Expanded Bubble and Scrape, Tour
Beloved American indie rockers Sebadoh are getting ready to show a whole lot of love to their neighbors across the pond this spring. To complement a handful of UK dates in April and May, they will reissue their 1993 record Bubble and Scrape via Domino on May 5. - Source
Morrissey Spends 40K On Rare James Dean Watch
Here's what we've just learned: *Saturday at the Heritage auction house in Dallas Texas, Morrissey bid on and won a rare James Dean watch, the winning bid was $40,000 plus. He did this through a phone bid, which was set up through Heritage. The watch reported as one of James Dean's favorites - one he wore during the filming of "East Of Eden" & much of his early stage work. This is a rare time piece and a wonderful score for Morrissey.* - Source
Video - The Making Of Spiritualized's "Soul On Fire"
BBC6's Matt Everitt recently met up with Spiritualized's Jason Pierce at a warehouse full of old hospital equipment to chat about his first single in four years, "Soul On Fire." - Source
South Announce US Dates, Remix Radiohead
South came to the States back in March for SXSW and a few coastal performances, which left out a good chunk of their fans. Fortunately the band will return to North America on April 26 to play Brooklyn, and finishing up May 15 in Los Angeles - Source
So What Became Of The Space That Was CBGB's?
Once upon a time, New York City was home to a hole in the wall spot that in its heyday nurtured a fledgling punk rock scene. The legendary CBGB's, a place where bands such as The Ramones and The Talking Heads cut their teeth, lost their lease and shut their doors for good back in October of 2006. Club owner Hilly Kristal - Source
The National Releases Trailer For Forthcoming Documentary
Enjoy a sneak peek into A Skin, A Night below. Visit The National at their official site. - Source
Lollapalooza's 2008 Lineup Has Arrived
This year's Lollapalooza looks like it is going to be a mighty good one. Taking place at Chicago's Grant Park from August 1 - 3, music lovers will get an opportunity to watch Radiohead, Rage Against The Machine, Kanye West, Love And Rockets, Gnarls Barkley, MGMT, The Whigs, OFFICE and many others. Here is the official - Source
Video - The Charlatans "Oh! Vanity"
We have been loving the return to form with The Charlatans' You Cross My Path, which you can download for free. The physical copy comes out on May 19 overseas, so be sure and pick that up - Source
Colin Meloy Covers The Smiths At Portland In-Store
Watch The Decemberists frontman tackle 'Ask' below. - Source