"This time 'round, I don't hate the music." --Kele Okereke

Bloc Party's frontman dissed his band's first two albums, saying that only with their latest release, 'Intimacy', did they do "something right."

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"I have only one thing to say about that man -- John Lydon is the devil in my eyes." --Kele Okereke

In a recent interview, Bloc Party's frontman ripped the Sex Pistols singer and his behavior during their scuffle this year.

George Michael was arrested for drug possession in a London restroom over the weekend, reportedly caught with a "small amount" of crack cocaine and marijuana.

Ryan Adams and the Cardinals will release a new 12-track album, 'Cardinology,' on October 28.

Bob Dylan's first kids book, 'Forever Young,' will be available on September 23. An animated video for the classic song can be streamed now.

Unreleased tracks from Rilo Kiley and Garbage -- in addition to remixed Oasis and Bloc Party tunes, an Of Montreal cover of an M.I.A. song and more -- are featured on the fifth volume of the benefit complilation 'Give. Listen. Help.' which can be purchased at Urban Outfitters from October 15 until January 31.

"For my sweetheart the melancholic/You have crossed the river Styx"
--Bloc Party's 'Biko,' from 2008's 'Intimacy'

Is Kele Okereke hanging out with Sting these days?

Artist: Bloc Party
Video: 'Mercury'
Highlight: A Frankenstein-like experiment turns political in a world full of apes. Buy it on iTunes.

Bloc Party will release surprise album, which will be available in two days. 'Intimacy' can be downloaded on August 21, though physical copies won't be in stores until October.

Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy announced that the band is looking to release their follow-up to last year's 'Sky Blue Sky' in Spring 2009.

Jack White, the Edge, and Jimmy Page are all featured in a film about guitarists called 'It Might Get Loud.' The documentary will premiere at next month's Toronto Film Festival.

My Morning Jacket have a new video for the tune 'Touch Me I'm Going to Scream Pt. 2,' which is said to be inspired by 'Where the Wild Things Are.'

Foals tour manager Nick Jenkin claims that three of the band members were injured during last weekend's fight between Johnny Rotten and Bloc Party.

She and Him kicked off their tour in Toronto this week, with the duo's performance reportedly having a "rootsy, alt-country flavor."

Lil Wayne has been sued for copyright infringement and unfair competition, for allegedly releasing an altered version of a Rolling Stones song without permission.

Counting Crows and supporting acts Ben Folds and Melee will be heading to the U.K. for an arena tour in December.