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Sons of Fathers Make the Most of Getting Sued by Beck Over Band Name

Paul Cauthen and Dave Whitbeck were in the studio recording when the e-mail popped up: A cease-and-desist letter from lawyers representing Beck Hansen, who was concerned that the Texas roots duo -- then known as Beck and Cauthen -- would somehow sow confusion in the hearts of 'Odelay' fans. ... Read More »

Stephen Malkmus Considered LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy to Produce 'Mirror Traffic' Before Beck Signed On

Stephen Malkmus reveals that LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy almost took the place of Beck as producer of the band's new album. He also says new Pavement material is unlikely. ... Read More »

Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit Concert to Feature Foo Fighters, Arcade Fire + More

The lineup for Neil Young's annual Bridge School Benefit Concert has been announced. ... Read More »

Songs for Dad: 20 Tracks to Help Keep the Old Man Current

Look, we know that your Dad is pretty set in his ways ... Read More »

Stephen Malkmus' Beck-Produced 'Mirror Traffic' Due This Summer

Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks will return with the Beck-produced 'Mirror Traffic' this summer. ... Read More »

Thurston Moore's Beck-Produced Solo Album to Drop in May

After a few months of being in the studio, Thurston Moore will be releasing 'Demolished Thoughts,' the follow-up to 2007's 'Trees Outside the Academy,' on May 24, the Matador Records official site announced. ... Read More »

Captain Beefheart Remembered: 'Fast and Bulbous'

Beefheart, who died today at age 69 of complications from multiple sclerosis, was as inscrutable in his music as he was in person. ... Read More »

Beck to Produce New Thurston Moore Solo Album

Getty Images Thurston Moore has teamed up with Beck for his upcoming solo album, Pitchfork ... Read More »

Fiery Furnaces Get Busy Recording 10 Albums for 2011

Indie rockers the Fiery Furnaces have announced plans to release a total of 10 new albums in 2011, including eight solo records by songwriter/instrumentalist Matthew Friedberger. ... Read More »

Devendra Banhart Plans 'Destruction and Suffering' Before Recording New Material

Devendra Banhart heading to the UK next month to open several dates for Arcade Fire, the neo-hippie rocker will play a one-off show at the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art's annual gala, dubbed "The Artist's Museum Happening." ... Read More »

Beck Asks Fans to Pick 'Record Club' Album Tracks

Picking tracks for an album is rarely an easy task for a musician, but Beck has come up with an easy solution -- go the crowdsourcing route and let someone else do it. ... Read More »

'Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World' Director Edgar Wright Fulfills His Musical Dreams

David Livingston, Getty Images As readers of the 'Scott Pilgrim' graphic novel series are well ... Read More »

Chris Dedrick of Free Design Dead at 62

Chris Dedrick, lead songwriter of ‘60s and ‘70s folk pop band the Free Design, passed away on Aug. 6 after battling cancer. He was 62. ... Read More »

Beck Releasing New Album, Collaborates With Stephen Malkmus

Beck fans can expect new music soon, possibly in the next few weeks, according to a new interview with Pitchfork. While promoting his involvement on the soundtrack to 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,' the prolific artist revealed he has a completed album, recorded back in the fall of 2008, which is nearly ready for release. ... Read More »

Yoav Criticizes Commercialism on 'Yellowbrite Smile'

Verve If there's a message behind the engaging soufflé groove of Yoav's alt-pop nugget, ... Read More »

Beck, Snow Patrol and Devendra Banhart Join Robert Smith on John Martyn Tribute Record

Scott Gries / Getty Images A host of acts including Beck, Devendra Banhart and Snow Patrol, are ... Read More »