Kings Of Leon performed to a sold out audience at Madison Square Garden , NYC. The Followill brothers (and cousin) were named one of the big breakout bands of 2008, even though they've been around for awhile, but I'm so glad they're finally getting some recognition! They're definitely one of those bands you either love or hate. I just happen to be on the "love" side of that spectrum. It doesn't hurt that drummer Nathan Followill once gave me some invaluable festival advice: "Make sure to bring your own 2-ply and Xanax!"

Here is a look at the albums being released on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Kings of Leon, TV on the Radio, Cold War Kids, and Thievery Corporation, all on the same day? What could be better? Ch-ch-ch-check it out! Jackson Browne Time the Conqueror CAW! CAW! Wait Outside EP Cold War Kids Loyalty To Loyalty [...]

Musicians and Major League Baseball teamed up at this year’s Bonnaroo festival to hit balls in the VIP batting cages for charity. Thanks to artist and fan participation, a donation of $5000 was made to Rock the Earth (www.rocktheearth.org). “Rock the Earth is a not-for-profit, national public interest environmental organization dedicated to protecting and defending [...]