Built to Spill Postpone U.S. Tour, Play B-ball Instead
Associated artist: Built to Spill
Source: Pitchfork

"The time out is due to frontman Doug Martsch's recovery from recent eye surgery." FULL STORY

posted March 21, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Morrissey to champion new talent on tour
Associated artist: Morrissey
Source: NME

"The former Smiths singer...has revealed that he has asked upcoming Londoners The Boyfriends to support him on his forthcoming tour." FULL STORY

posted March 21, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM The Smiths Pass Up $5 Mil Reunion Request
Associated artist: Morrissey
Source: Aversion

"The act declined the massive offer from the organizers of Coachella, according to statements made by Morrissey during a keynote address at the South By Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas." FULL STORY

posted March 20, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Young, Demme Discuss 'Heart of Gold'
Associated artist: Neil Young
Source: Yahoo! News

"For the filming of "Neil Young: Heart of Gold," Young insisted on a little superstition. Only during a full moon." FULL STORY

posted March 20, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Neil Young Offers Creative Insight At SXSW
Associated artist: Neil Young
Source: Billboard

"Neil Young provided South by Southwest attendees with rare insight into his songwriting genius during a touching, inspirational keynote conversation yesterday (March 16)." FULL STORY

posted March 17, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Belle & Sebastian To Rock With L.A. Philharmonic
Associated artist: Belle & Sebastian
Source: Aversion

"Belle and Sebastian will tap a few extra players -- the entire Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra -- for an upcoming show." FULL STORY

posted March 15, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Morrissey: Smiths Turned Down Millions To Reunite
Associated artist: Morrissey
Source: Billboard

"Pioneering U.K. modern rock band the Smiths have frequently turned down lucrative offers to reunite since their split in the late 1980s. The latest, to perform at the upcoming Coachella Valley Arts & Music Festival, was the highest yet, according to the band's former frontman, Morrissey." FULL STORY

posted March 15, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Stephin Merritt Takes To The Stage
Associated artist: The Magnetic Fields
Source: chartattack

"Stephin Merritt is known to most as the master of the two-minute pop song. Magnetic Fields' "69 Love Songs" was deemed an instant classic and the follow-up, I, was on many year-end lists in 2004. So what does Merritt do for an encore? He gets theatrical." FULL STORY

posted March 14, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Belle & Sebastian Go Orchestral, Plan New Single
Associated artist: Belle & Sebastian
Source: Pitchfork

"Stevie Jackson won't be the only one in a suit at this gig..." FULL STORY

posted March 14, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Restrictions In Place For Matador's SXSW Show
Associated artist: Belle & Sebastian
Source: Aversion

"The label announced that only badge holders and wristband-wearers will have a chance to get in to see its showcase Wednesday (March 15) at Stubbs in Austin. The showcase will feature Mogwai, Belle and Sebastian, The New Pornographers, Brightblack Morning Light and Jennifer O'Connor." FULL STORY

posted March 14, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM