Los Angeles Times interviews Ryan Adams and Drowned In Sound has a live review from his show at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Trampled By Turtles have a free mp3 download of their take on the Pixies’ “Where Is My Mind.”

NPR has an interesting audio interview with Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons: Def Jam’s First 25 Years.

Pitchfork gives Phantogram’s new song, “Don’t Move” the “Best New Track” honors.

Listen to Jack White cover U2′s “Love Is Blindness” at Consequence of Sound.

The Quietus has “20 Years On: A Tribe Called Quest’s The Low End Theory Revisited”

Listen to the Spotify playlist of NME‘s “150 Best Tracks Of The Past 15 Years”

Aquarium Drunkard has an MP3 of AA Bondy covering Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire.”

A Place To Bury Strangers have signed to Dead Oceans.

The Black Keys will release El Camino on December 6th. Wanna buy a van? Contact Pat or Dan at (330) 510-1206.

Chromeswaves reviews Feist in concert.

The Los Angeles Times profiles Annie Clark of St. Vincent.

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NPR has an beautiful and engaging World Cafe session with Ryan Adams.

KEXP offers a first listen to a new James Blake track, Enough Thunder.

Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks play a New York City rooftop for Pitchfork.

Death Cab For Cutie perform “Stay Young, Go Dancing” on Letterman.

Stereogum has a Premature Evaluation of Björk’s Biophilia.

AV Club: They ain’t all beauties, but hey—they’re all right: 5 successful Springsteen covers

Pitchfork reviews the new Wilco album, The Whole Love. You can stream the band’s entire concert from Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Md at NPR.

AV Club Madison interviews Megafaun’s Phil Cook.

Ryan Adams new album, Ashes & Fire is streaming in full at NPR. Pre-Order Ashes & Fire now.

Radiohead played Saturday Night Live, check out the videos here.

Björk has released a new video for “Moon“

Girl Talk released his new album, All Day as a free download today.

Elsewhere:

AV Club Milwaukee announces that the Decemberists are coming to Milwaukee on Saturday, February 5th. Mountain Man supports. We’re admittedly excited for the groups forthcoming record, The King Is Dead, which features Gillian Welch on seven tracks! The Decemberists will also be in Chicago on Friday, February 4th at the Riviera Theatre.

Sharon Van Etten performs a Tiny Desk Concert at NPR.

Captains Dead shares a Ryan Adams live show from the Nashville circa 1999. Speaking of Ryan Adams, keep your browsers pointed to the Paxam site to pre-order the upcoming III/IV release.

Arcade Fire were on Saturday Night Live. Gorilla vs. Bear has the videos.

OnMilwaukee.com interviews Testa Rosa in support of their new record.

Aquarium Drunkard shares an mp3 of Horse Feathers covering Nirvana’s “Drain You.”

All Tiny Creatues film a video session with AV Club Madison.

Known for their reverent online community and dedicated circulation of live shows, The Mother Hips are a band I grew up hearing whispers of their greatness. Indeed, the Hips are not new kids on the block of Americana and alt-country. If you’re a first time listener as I was until earlier this year, I would recommend them to those that enjoy the early output of bands like Son Volt, Black Crowes, and Widespread Panic’s eponymous album.

The Mother Hips released a brand new album called Pacific Dust a few months ago that’s carried their polished, yet distinctly unique California blend of folk straight into heavy rotation as we close out the year. Anytime I come across a new favorite, I seek out their influences, who they’ve played with, and what, if any, side projects are worth uncovering.

It’s also a fun experiment to find out what music is on their turntables and iPods. I got a brief glimpse into what Tim Bluhm (vocals/guitar) of The Mother Hips has been listening to lately for our continuing 5 Albums feature.

5 Albums :: Tim Bluhm | The Mother Hips (vocals/guitar)

Ryan Adams – Easy Tiger
I was talking to Neal Casal the other day and he said that recording that album was pretty fast and crazy. Maybe that’s what makes me love it so much.

Bob Dylan – Self Portrait
It’s been called one of his worst records. That makes me want to hear it more. It’s amazing.

Midlake – The Trials of Van Occupanther
Sometimes I can’t even imagine how people come up with the shit they come up with. Case in point.

Judee Sill – Heart Food
A re-issue from the early 70′s. The backstory makes these songs even more powerful.

Dennis Wilson – Pacific Ocean Blue
Another re-issue from the 70′s. For Beach Boys freaks this is simply more of the best side of it all. Dennis was the quintessential California rock star. There was no way he could grow old.

Buy: The Mother Hips – Pacific Dust
MP3: The Mother Hips – “White Falcon Fuzz”
MP3: The Mother Hips – “All In Favor”

Welcome to the 31st podcast/download I’m co-hosting with Ryan Schleicher at 91.7 WMSE. We’re back for another session of some of the best music from the past and present. Check it out and let us know what you think.

Muzzle of Bees + 91.7 WMSE Podcast :: Volume 31

Gillian Welch – “I Wanna Sing That Rock and Roll” / Gillian Welch – “Look at Miss Ohio” / Ryan Adams – “La Cienega Just Smiled” / The Felice Brothers – “Cooperstown” / Lullaby For The Working Class – “Ghosts” / Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – “I See A Darkness” / Strand of Oaks – “Two Kids” / Matt Bauer – “Old Clothes” / Heartless Bastards – “Out At Sea” / The New Year – “Newness Ends” / Dawes – “When My Time Comes” / Monsters of Folk – “His Masters Voice” / Megafaun – “Gather, Form & Fly”

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