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Interpol, PJ Harvey Sign On for Haiti Benefit Auction

After this month’s earthquake catastrophe in Haiti, celebrities having been going all “We Are the World” like crazy. And that’s not to make light of the disaster, nor to dismiss the outpouring of...

Stuff We Like: Pixies Release Free Live Doolittle EP For 20th Anniversary

We were excited when Pixies headlined Coachella in 2004 and we are ecstatic now that they have began touring again in support of their 20th anniversary of Doolittle’s release. It's not very often...

Amazing Cover Bands: Portsmouth Sinfonia

We love cool and interesting covers here at VSQ Blog, for obvious reasons, and this one is a doozy. Portsmouth Sinfonia was an experimental British orchestra that elevated amateur playing to an art...

Alice In Chains’ First New Album in 14 Years Finally Hits the Streets

Alice In Chains’ first new album in 14 years is finally out and we were really excited to check it out. The gorgeous first single, “Black Gives Way to Blue” is about the band’s legendary lead sing...

Exclusive Beastie Boys 12" Available Now In Indie Records Stores

The Beastie Boys will release a 12” (featuring Nas) exclusive to indie record stores. This limited pressing of 5,000 was recorded live at Bonnaroo 2009, when Nas joined the Beasties on stage to ...

The White Stripes and Sonic Youth Included In New Guitar Hero Game

The new Guitar Hero is coming and it features songs from The White Stripes and Sonic Youth! Not only will there be a bunch of cool new songs, but there is a new guitar design also which claims t...

Radiohead Jacket Made From Recycled Plastic PET Bottles

Just received an email from Waste.uk.com, about the new Radiohead jackets. What makes these jackets cooler than any other Radiohead jacket? Because they are made from 100% certified recycled pl...

Maynard James Keenan of Tool Opens Caduceus Wine Tasting Room

If it's not completely obvious, we are huge Tool fans. When we found out Maynard started a winery in Jermone, Arizona we were thrilled. When his wine became available at a local wine store in L...

Stuff We Like: The New Monotonix Album Cover

We haven't heard the tunes from the new Monotonix record, out this September on Drag City.  However, we are greatly intrigued by the awesome album art. Can't wait to hear some tracks from the new...

Stuff We Like: Pavement's Spiral Stairs Upcoming Album

Matador sure has been busy lately.  Not only has Sonic Youth just released their highly anticipate 16th album through them, but Matablog announced yesterday that Spiral Stairs (formerly of Paveme...