Radiohead are slowly rolling out 2009 tour dates, including stops in Mexico and South America.

The Strokes will put their solo projects to the side in February to begin writing for a new record together. Bassist Nikolai Fraiture says the dynamic will be different, thus bringing "a shift from our regular sound."

Patti Smith and Vampire Weekend will speak at the New York Times Arts and Leisure weekend, which takes place from January 8-11.

My Brightest Diamond, Frightened Rabbit, Matt Pond PA and Kaki King are among the artists offering up covers on 'Guilt by Association Vol. 2,' due on Feb. 17. However, the album, which finds musicians taking on their guilty pleasures, can be streamed in its entirety here.

Beck is collaborating with French actress Charlotte Gainsbourg on her forthcoming album.

Foo Fighters, BB King and John Mayer will perform at the first-ever Grammy Nominations Concert, which will be held at L.A.'s Nokia Theater on Dec. 3.

Prince was sued by the perfume company that partnered with the musician to make his '3121' fragrance for failing to help promote the product.

The fully reunited Jane's Addiction will perform yet another club show on Thursday night, at El Cid in Silverlake, California.

Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor announced that Ilan Rubin will replace current drummer Josh Freese, who plans to leave the group at the end of this year.

Sublime co-founders Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson are reportedly planning to reunite in 2009 with a new, unknown frontman.

The world's most extensive record collection, topping off at 3 million records and valued at $50 million, is on the market for $3 million. The RecordRama Archive is owned by Paul Mawhinney, who also created the largest database in popular music.

Lykke Li announced 2009 tour dates, beginning in Washington D.C. on January 31.

Ben Lee will release a new album, 'The Rebirth of Venus,' on February 10. A portion of its proceeds will be donated to FINCA's Village Banking program, which offers financial services to low-income female entrepreneurs.

Black Keys' Dan Auerbach will release his solo debut, 'Keep It Hid,' on February 10.

If Paul McCartney has his way, a 41-year old Beatles song will see its release. The avant garde, 14-minute jam, 'Carnival of Light,' was recorded in one take on January 5, 1967, around the time the Fab Four perfected 'Penny Lane.'

"I like it because it's the Beatles free, going off piste," McCartney told BBC Radio host John Wilson. "We were set up in the studio and would just go in every day and record."

"I said to the guys, 'This is a bit indulgent but would you mind giving me 10 minutes?'" McCartney explained. "I've been asked to do this thing. All I want you to do is just wander round all of the stuff and bang it, shout, play it. It doesn't need to make any sense. Hit a drum, wander to the piano, hit a few notes ... and then we put a bit of echo on it. It's very free."

Cyndi Lauper and the Hives teamed up for a single titled 'A Christmas Duel,' which will be available as a free download from November 28-30 on the Hives' website.

Kings of Leon, who sold out three UK arena shows in mere seconds over the weekend, filmed an episode of the kids' rock show 'Pancake Mountain.'

Decemberists' frontman Colin Meloy told the story behind the unreleased B-side, titled 'Record Year,' on Spin.com, where the track is also being streamed.

Jay-Z, Mark Ronson and Nikolai Fraiture of the Strokes all showed up in support of a New York Kaiser Chiefs gig on Saturday night.

One of the earliest numbered versions of the the Beatles' 'White Album' -- No. 0000005 -- is being auctioned off on eBay. Numbers 1-4 of the album were given to the four band members.

The Killers upcoming album, 'Day & Age,' is being previewed via 30 second samples.

Tilly and the Wall are teaching children the alphabet in an appearance on 'Sesame Street.'

The Get Up Kids, who have not performed together since 2005, are reuniting for a show on November 16, in their hometown of Kansas City.

Billy Joel and Elton John will team once more for another co-headlining tour, beginning in March of next year.

Goldfrapp and Ladytron are among the collaborators on Christina Aguilera's forthcoming new album, which the singer says she'll continue to work on in 2009.

A Cure tribute album, featuring covers by the Rosebuds and Cassettes Won't Listen, among others, is streaming at Spin.com. The album is due on January 27.

Glasvegas will play a handful of U.S. dates, beginning January 4 in Boston, on their forthcoming tour in support of the band's self-titled album, due January 6.

Cat Power will be releasing a new EP on December 8, featuring unreleased covers from her 'Jukebox' sessions.

Kings of Leon are set to perform at 'Dare 2 Dream,' a benefit concert and silent auction taking place in Chicago on January 24. All proceeds support the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital, and tickets go on sale Saturday.

KCRW music director Nic Harcourt is stepping down from his position at the end of the month to pursue independent projects. Harcourt will continue with the station as a once-a-week deejay.

Cut Copy announced a spring tour, saying that it will be their final North American run before heading back to the studio.

Paul McCartney revealed the identity of the woman who inspired the Beatles' song 'Eleanor Rigby.' McCartney donated a Liverpool City Hospital accounts log to charity, which revealed that an E. Rigby was a scullery maid who worked there.

A new Bruce Springsteen song will premiere during 'Sunday Night Football' on November 16.

The Pretenders are planning a full-scale tour for 2009 to promote their latest album, 'Break Up the Concrete.'

Vampire Weekend are set to perform their song 'The Kids Don't Stand a Chance' with Chromeo at the mtvU Woodie Awards, and the Cool Kids will be performing 'Delivery Man' with Asher Roth.

Deftones bassist Chi Cheng is reportedly in stable condition after being in a serious car crash last week. He has been in a coma since the accident, but is now responding well to treatment.

Hot Chip previewed new music at a recent gig in London, including a song called 'Alley Cats.'

Kings of Leon's Jared Followill talked with the New York Times about his current musical favorites: M83, Glasvegas, She and Him, Chairlift and Animal Collective.

'The Pitchfork 500,' a guide to the greatest songs from 1977-2006, is set to be released on Tuesday, November 11.