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The 11 Most Epic Songs of the 21st Century (So Far)

The word “epic” gets thrown around quite liberally these days. It’s used to describe everything from Internet fails to baked goods; some would argue the word’s gigantic nature has been rendered impotent. Luckily some music still lives up to the term.  read more

Full Tracklist to Muppets Soundtrack Revealed, Includes Andrew Bird and More

In preparation for the the upcoming Muppets film starring Jason Segel, aptly titled The Muppets, Disney will release an accompanying soundtrack on Nov. 21, two days prior to the film's release date.  read more

Joanna Newsom to Release "What We Have Known" Single

Indie songstress Joanna Newsom is releasing a new single on July 19 via Drag City. The song, “What We Have Known,” was originally released on 2003’s Yarn and Glue EP and as a b-side on her 2004 single for “Sprout and the Bean,” but the six-minute tune will now be made available as a vinyl 12" single. For more of the harpist’s quirky vocal stylings, you can also catch her on PBS’s Austin City Limits on Aug. 1....  read more

Joanna Newsom, Best Coast, Mogwai at End of the Road Festival

NME reports this year’s End of the Road Festival includes big names like Joanna Newsom, Best Coast, Lykki Li, Mogwai, Midlake, Laura Marling, The Walkmen and Beirut....  read more

The 50 Best Songs of 2010

During the last 12 months, these 50 songs from 50 different artists brought us or joy or enveloped our sadness. Some of these were radio hits, but most either made their mark on the Internet or among those few who heard them.  read more

Watch Joanna Newsom Perform on Letterman

How could it not be a good day with music like this on television? Last night, Joanna Newsom took to David Leterman’s stage to perform “On a Good Day” from her 2010 album, Have One on Me....  read more

Listen to M. Ward Covering Joanna Newsom

M. Ward is just one of the many talented artists featured on Versions of Joanna, the 22-track compilation paying tribute to harpist Joanna Newsom....  read more

M. Ward, Billy Bragg, Owen Pallett Featured on Joanna Newsom Charity Tribute

Proceeds from the compilation will benefit Oxfam...  read more

Update: Joanna Newsom Will Not Appear on The Simpsons

Update: Apparently, this was just a rumor, encouraged by a widespread misunderstanding of the original Malibu Magazine article. Here’s the official statement Joanna Newsom issued just minutes ago: ""Regrettably, the awesome rumor of my upcoming cameo on The Simpsons is unfounded. I remain, however, steadfast as always in my commitment to the character of Lisa, whom I have of course had the privilege of voicing for the last twenty-one years, in my dreams. Thanks for the memories, gang!" We’re shaking a fist at you, internet! — When Simpsons creator Matt Groening asked Newsom to play his All Tomorrow’s Parties lineup...  read more

Fleet Foxes' Robin Pecknold to Play Solo Dates with Joanna Newsom

As Joanna Newsom tours the West Coast over the next couple months, she’ll be accompanied by a pretty stellar opening act. None other than Fleet Foxes frontman Robin Pecknold will be joining her on eight dates that run from the end of July through the first week of August....  read more