Modest Mouse bassist, Eric Judy, has recently stated how he wishes the unused tracks from their past two albums somehow see the light of day in a single release. But The Stranger has a better story, they go back to the olden days of Modest Mouse (mid 90's). 
Whiney bastard, Morrissey, is getting the boo treatment from the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame because he doesn't want to take the stage with the Smiths. Apparently he has some financial beef with the drummer. But if a double decker bus crashed into the both of them, he wouldn't think it wasn't a heavenly way to die.
Billy Corgan/Jimmy Chamberlain project, the Smashing Pumpkings, have released a track listing for "Zeitgeist":
Socal Dudecore Kings, Pennywise, have been around for along time and have done quite a bit, but in even more funny news. Singer Jim Lindberg has a new book out called "Punk Rock Dad" about his experiences being a "punk rocker" and a father at the same time. I probably sound mean talking about this, but whenever I think of Pennywise, I think of the overly fat kid at the show or the jock who is also their who have to "put you in your place". Why doesn't Fletcher write a book called "I'm gonna punch you in the face' Dad"? geesh
Iceland's finest, Sigur Ros, have a new book coming out called "A Year With Sigur Ros", which will cover their tour for their last album, "Takk". And in a more limited edition version, it will come with the vinyl versions of a few of their albums, including 'Agaetis Byrjun', '( )', 'Takk' and 'Smaskifa' .
Virtualband, the Gorillaz, have announced that their next project (a film and score) will the be the group's last work. Catchy stuff, but I think they realized their heyday.
Apparently, Mike Ness and crew aren't done yet, even though have a Greatest Hits coming out. The collection is gonna have a song that will probably end up on their next album too. I like Social Distortion and all, but with any band I always ask this one question in this situation:
The first time I heard Architecture in Helsinki, it was a really hot day and I remember them sounding like the Fiery Furnaces. A little later, I heard more and it grew on me. Now they have found a good home at Polyvinyl, congrats!
Legendary jazz genius Ornette Coleman wasn't really given the time of day a few months back at the Grammys by pretty much everyone there except Flea. Well proving how tiny something like a grammy can be, Ornette Coleman was given The Pulitzer Prize for his album "Sound Grammar". Take that Grammys! The guy helps define and innovate a whole genre of music, and people like Carrie Underwood might not care, but at least people with brains do! Kudos Ornette, you should get like 100 more Pulitzers for "The Shape Of Jazz To Come" alone.
Holy crap, I was looking at the calendars on Wikipedia and today is Aerosmith Day in Massachusettes! Wicked Queeyah!
Boston singer/songwriter Juliana Hatfield (also known for her work with The Blake Babies, Some Girls, and on occasion with The Lemonheads) has issued a statement on her site about the unpleasantry of her particular E-Imposter:
The Man In Black's TN home was severely damaged the other day due to fire. It's current owner who is one of the Beegees was pretty bummed too. His voice even got lower. Bummer.
People are sad when a good band breaks up. But people rejoice when bands like Eighteen Visions break up. Rejoice!
Despite the fact that hardcore shows have become giant bro parties lately. Seattle's Sinking Ships are making good the tarnished name of hardcore by actually putting punk back into it. As dumb as that last sentence sounds, you have to admit it's true.
In a possible attempt to cash in on former glories, Deep Elm has decided to issue a covers comp of newer Deep Elm bands covering the bands of the label's greater past. Expect to hear covers of Pop Unknown, Brandtson, and Appleseed Cast on this comp. 
This just in, and the reports are confirmed... If you like Panic At The Disco, you are infact retarded.
According to punknews, New Hampshire's finest, The Queers are set to hit the road due to reissuings of alot of their previous works. If I come out to the show and don't hear "Punk Rock Girls" or "Wimpy Drives Through Harlem", I would be ticked.
James Iha revealed that He WILL NOT becoming back to the fold with the Smashing Pumpkins like we had assumed. He also added that He had not talked to Billy Corgan in years. Instead, he plans to be working on a new solo album. 
Fall Out boy is gonna be on hiatus for a few weeks. The bass player (who isn't the singer, but somehow the frontman) said "personal issues", but hopefully those issues involve breaking up. Either way, you can at least sleep easier in those weeks.
Legends the fricikin' Bad Brains are set to release a new album on MegaForce Records(more known for having had Metallica)! Bad Brains! Last time I heard anything from them was when they released "God of Love", but I hope they get back to the good stuff. Also, if you haven't seen American Hardcore, go see it NOW!
Atreyu are supposed to be working on a new album. How does a band who has done nothing great even have a greatest hits? Probably too many guy only parties brought on such an idea. Anyways, it will be coming to a hot topic near you soon, so get out your Good Charlotte hats and AFI wrist bands, because this one is gonna be a stinker.
Bastian of credibility, Ashlee Simpson is working on a new album we believe to be titled "Nosejob Blues", which should be out before the year is over. What is more suprising is that the Cure are set to help her out! Oh snap!
