NEWS: New Dylan Tune, Tom Waits Gets 'The Simpsons' Treatment & More

Posted on Aug 27th 2012 12:30PM by Cameron Matthews
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It's Monday again (uhg), so why not start off the week with the delightful new Bob Dylan track, "Duquesne Whistle"? [NPR]

Over the weekend we lost a hero, and a legend -- astronaut Neil Young. [SPIN]

The National will open for President Barack Obama at an upcoming Iowa rally. No word on if BO will break out his old stand up routine or the Al Green covers. [Rolling Stone]

Florence Welch (of the Machine fame) has decided to take a lengthy break from music -- about a year to be exact. [Diffuser]

Tom Waits will appear on an episode of "The Simpsons," helping Homer to become a "prepper." [The Guardian]

Odd Future's recent appearance at the Leeds Festival ruffled a few feathers after they beat a gagged and bound blowup doll. Is this really that surprising to anyone? [NME]

Lead Black Eyed Pea will.i.am and NASA will jointly premiere the singer's new song, ON MARS using the Curiosity rover's on-board speakers. Let's prepare for the Martian invasion. [The Verge]

Let's say you're an avid audiophile. Let's say you die. What happens to your iTunes library? Leaving your digital life to an heir might not be totally legal. [Daily Swarm]

And finally, the Flight of the Conchords have returned with a hilarious new tune. Bret McKenzie and Jermaine Clement have reprized their roles as kiwi rock stars for a good cause. Check out the video below (via Gawker).

Watch the Flight of the Conchords Help Sick Kids