Ben Lee, Howe Gelb, Calexico's John Convertino and Joey Burns and former (5,4,3,2,1 yeah baby I'm a-)Spacehog frontman Royston Langdon make guest appearances on Evan Dando's Baby I'm Bored, due April 22nd. Many of these men, may I note in a Valentine's way, are linked to famous elves and so-called actresses- Can you guess who?

Claude Pepper (a.k.a. Jack Mack), who worked with the Righteous Brothers, Three Dog Night and fronted Jack Mack And The Heart Attack, died on February 4th in Los Angeles after a long battle with cancer.

Tenacious D have signed with New Line Cinema to write and star in a feature film about the band, which is WAY (can you hear Keanu?) better than doing a Coke or Pepsi commercial.

Those darn Loefflers, better known as Chevelle, will appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live on February 19th. The performance will be held at a secret location in Los Angeles, CA, but fans are being asked to help out. If you live in the LA are and will available on the 19th between 8-10pm, visit 1iota.com and register for the Chevelle event. They'll do the rest. Whereas, the rest of us can just tune into ABC that night. Oh yeah, they'll also grace the Late Show With David Letterman studio on March 31st too.

In preparation for the release of their new album The Art of Losing on February 25th, American Hi-Fi album have completly re-designed their website. Head over there to listen to the first single, "The Art of Losing", as well as other tracks from the new CD.

I know we told you about the upcoming video for "Nature Is Ancient", which was included on the recently released Family Tree box set from Björk. However, I don't think we ever actually let you know you could view it online. Well, you can! Right here. And, if you watch it and have a big "huh?" tattooed across your face, here's the abstract for the video from the Lynn Fox boys who made it. And, also, if you just want video links, here's another page minus the Meester Fly babble.

As the band are huge fans, The Getup Kids have designed an Emogame t-shirt. It's up for sale at Blue Collar Distro along with another new Valentine's Day design.

The Used have posted their video for "Buried Myself Alive" up over at theused.net.

Taking Back Sunday have just announced dates for their 2003 Take Over Tour. The thirty-one city tour starts in Philadelphia, PA on March 23rd and ends in Syracuse, NY on April 28th. If you're new to Taking Back Sunday, check out their latest single "Cute Without the E (Cut From the Team)" in Windows Media format. Click the more link to see what bands will be opening in a city near you.

The 45th annual Grammy Awards, which airs on February 23rd, will feature a tribute to The Clash frontman, Joe Stummer. Elvis Costello will join Bruce Springsteen, E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt, and No Doubt bassist Tony Kanal for the tribute performance.

Godspeed You! Black Emperor just announced a three night stand at the newly reopened and legendary Rialto Theatre in Montreal. This is the band's hometown and rumor has it that they put a little extra into shows there (like an extra hour). The dates are April 13 - 15 and mark the end of their North American tour. Since every last one of you should make a grand effort to see at least one show, the revised list of Godspeed dates will appear (magically) if you hit 'more'.

Fischerspooner have announced an extensive US tour throughout April in support of their US debut #1, which is released on February 25th. Why yes, we've got those dates...

The next "big thing" from New Zealand (they hope so, at least), Pacifier, released their self-titled US debut on Tuesday. Be warned: it's heavy on the radio and less on the indie, but this writer thinks it's a solid release. Anyways, break out Window Media player and check out their first single, "Bullitproof", and then decide whether or not you can shell out $5.99 at Best Buy for the album (this week only, I'm sure).

Glassjaw have infiltrated the Internet and have spread their new video for "Ape Dos Mil" everywhere. If interested, you can take a peak at the video over at The Street Network. Please do let us know if you can make any sense of the video. Thanks.

Badly Drawn Boy will hold is only Manchester headlining gig this year on March 9th at the Comedy Store (Deansgate Locks). BDB will perform a selection of catchy tunes from The Hour Of Bewilderbeast and Have You Fed The Fish? utilitzing only a grand piano and acoustic guitar -- not to be missed! James Yorkston and The Athletes and Aidan Smith will warm up the crowd before Mr. Damon Gough takes the stage. So, if you happen to live in the UK, be sure to get your £15-a-piece tickets from Twisted Nerve with the quickness.

Tooth and Nail Records has posted the new Further Seems Forever video for "The Sound" on their website. It will be the first single from their new album How to Start a Fire. Click here for your viewing pleasure.

Having just returned from Europe and Japan, TapRoot will soon be tackling Green Bay come March 6th when the first date of their U.S. tour with Disturbed gets underway at the Brown County Arena in Wisconsin. You can find the complete list of dates in the more.

She's coming to North Carolina! Are you going to see Cat Power too?

Do you wanna know who got Academy Award nominations? Just to, y'know, place bets or something? In the "Music (Song)" category, you have Eminem's "8 Mile", U2's "Gangs of New York", and Paul Simon's "The Wild Thornberrys Movie" theme, as well as Frida and Chicago's musical stuff.

Tune in this either tonight or Friday (okayplayer.com got the dates kinda messed up) when Talib Kweli gives another televised outdoor performance on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show (ABC) at 12:05/11:05 PM. Both men mentioned are cooler than Adam Corolla.