Hundreds of thousands of bloggers Americans gathered at the National Mall in D.C. today to watch Comedy Central stars John Stewart and Stephen Colbert and friends (e.g., Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Father…   Read Story »

Maybe it was these tough economic times -- the sinking music industry, everyone downloading shit for free, rising unemployment. Or perhaps folks just are getting stir crazy from lack of fresh air,…   Read Story »

Don't worry Coldplay, you did copy "Foreigner Suite" with "Viva La Vida" but Yusuf forgives you and -- just to show there's no hard feelings -- you're invited to the Islam's place for some tea. Phew!   Read Story »

Remember that time Joe Satriani was like "I wrote 'Viva La Vida' first and I demand all the money?" And Coldplay was like "bugger off, little guitar man"? This one is better, partially because it…   Read Story »

Reader D writes:I'm not sure if you guys covered this the first time you wrote up Chris Martin being on Extras, but any chance you or your other Stereogum minions will get their mitts on the "Tea for…   Read Story »

The diamond industry is pulling into high gear to grab the holiday dollars you've set aside for that special lady in your life with an ad made in Cat heaven. You guys have been asking about this and…   Read Story »

Two-time defending UK-ASCAP Songwriter Of The Year Yusuf Islam is readying his first pop album since '78, and good ol' Cat Power is out to convince you that he's still got the pop chops. Here are the…   Read Story »

We spend so much time talking about hott new bands ... sometimes it's important to check in with the superstars of the '70s. Elton John VS Rude, Vile Pigs This was the scene yesterday at Chiang…   Read Story »