The eighth annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, which has yet to reveal its lineup, is set to take place on June 11-14, 2009. Ticket pre-sales begin on December 4, and can be paid through a five installment payment plan for the first time.

Neko Case's first album in three years, 'Middle Cyclone,' will be released on March 3.

Bright Eyes and Iron and Wine are among the indie rock artists taking part in this year's Glass Casters Union charity ornaments project. All proceeds help out homeless and low-income families.

Van Halen's tour rider has surfaced, and among its demands are a study room for the bassist and a personal dressing room for each band member. David Lee Roth's room must be a suitable space for his martial arts practice.