The Chum Bucket: John McCaine vs. Jackson Browne + More

Now that the election is over, John McCain is fighting back against at least one artist who didn't want him using his music. [Reuters]

The Roots narrowly avoided serious injury after their double-decker bus crashed. [Pitchfork]

Paul McCartney says he still thinks of John Lennon while recording new music. [Gigwise]

Neil Young thinks he is qualified to save the auto industry. [Lincvolt]

Paul Simon dropped by 'The Colbert Report' for an interview and a quick performance. [You Ain't No Picasso]

Since Chris Martin apparently thinks 33 is too old to be a musician, Coldplay may be calling it quits sooner than you think. [I'm Not Obsessed]

Posted by Adam Horne on Nov 20th 2008 5:00PM
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The Chum Bucket: Snoop Dogg Schools Martha Stewart + More

Snoop Dogg teaches Martha Stewart the secrets of 'Snoopguistics.' [Best Week Ever]

LCD Soundsystem attempted to clear all breakup rumors by basically saying, "How can we break up if we aren't even a band?" [Brooklyn Vegan]

The Roots rocked out for the kids on 'Yo Gabba Gabba.' [Culture Bully]

Maybe Gene Simmons' crazy tongue will scare the economy out of this recession. [NYSE]

Best music list ever: the Greatest Mustaches in Rock History. [GetBack]

Pop culture guru Chuck Klosterman reviews 'Chinese Democracy.' [AV Club]

Posted by Adam Horne on Nov 19th 2008 5:00PM
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The Chum Bucket: McCartney and Dylan Collaboration? + More

Paul McCartney said he wants to collaborate with Bob Dylan, causing the heads of millions of music fans worldwide to explode. [NME]

The son of the King of Bahrain is upset that Michael Jackson refused to play the songs he wrote for him, which begs the question: Can any news story sound strange if it involves Michael Jackson? [Hecklerspray]

These 8 songs sounded hilariously awful when butchered for 8-bit NES games. [Game Pro]

Marnie Stern's kissing booth: the official review. [Bohemian]

After playing a reunion show in Kansas, the Get Up Kids posted on their MySpace, 'See You in 2009!' Hint hint, wink wink. [Buzzgrinder]

Posted by Adam Horne on Nov 18th 2008 4:00PM
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The Chum Bucket: Roots Backing Jimmy Fallon + More

The Roots might retire from touring, apparently so ?uestlove can laugh obnoxiously (a la Kevin Eubanks) at all of Jimmy Fallon's late-night hilarity. [Gawker]

Feist, John Legend, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson and Elvis Costello will appear on Stephen Colbert's holiday album. It's the gift that keeps on giving. [Pitchfork]

Paste counts down the 20 best TV theme songs of all time. (We always get the chills when we hear the 'Full House' opening drum fill.) [Paste]

Posted by Adam Horne on Nov 17th 2008 5:30PM
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The Chum Bucket: Kele Calls Lydon a Rotten 'Devil' + More

Bloc Party's Kele Okereke said John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) is the devil. Can't we all just get along? [NME]

The always-humble Kanye West said that he will go down in history as "the voice of this generation." [Socialite Life]

'Foreign Accent Syndrome.' Finally, an explanation for Britney and Madonna's mysterious stints as British people. [Best Week Ever]

Marnie Stern, the real-life guitar hero, is hosting a kissing booth at a pair of shows. [Pitchfork]

The '85 Chicago Bears weren't the only NFL team who knew how to rock a mic. [Stereogum]

Posted by Adam Horne on Nov 14th 2008 4:00PM
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The Chum Bucket: Andrew W.K., Ted Leo Host Karaoke Bash + More

Andrew W.K. and Ted Leo and the Pharmacists are hosting a karaoke party in Brooklyn. Here's hoping Andrew sings 'Summer of '69.' [NME]

Famous musicians wax poetic about the 100 best singers of all time. [Rolling Stone]

Will Sheff of Okkervil River discusses the mind-control powers of pop music. [WNEW]

Jimmy Eat World is jumping on the classic album tour bandwagon. [Buzzgrinder]

Billy Ray Cyrus says that big hair brings you closer to Jesus. We did not make that up. [Socialite Life]

Noah and the Whale talk about their breakout song that you probably have already heard on TV. [WNEW]

Posted by Adam Horne on Nov 13th 2008 5:00PM
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The Chum Bucket: Suge Sues Kanye + More

Suge Knight is suing Kanye West for damaging his earring. (Kanye, it might be wise to start avoiding all balconies and tall buildings.) [Pitchfork]

Christina Aguilera dissed her doppelganger Lady Gaga. [That Grape Juice]

Killers frontman Brandon Flowers says he saves all of his facial hair shavings in a bag, because Brandon Flowers is weird. [Buzzgrinder]

Billy Corgan sure does have an interesting way of dealing with hecklers. [Prefix Mag]

Posted by Adam Horne on Nov 12th 2008 5:00PM
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The Chum Bucket: John Mayer's Mood Swings + More

Getting nauseous riding John Mayer's mood swings? [People]

Is this Celine Dion's son or Cousin Itt? [Celebitchy]

The Jackson family has a lot of crazy to share with the world. [Socialite Life]

The reviews are starting to come in for 'Chinese Democracy' ... so was it worth the wait? [Idolator]

Katy Perry had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction in Toronto on Saturday. [Daily Mail]

Posted by Adam Horne on Nov 11th 2008 4:00PM
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The Chum Bucket: Kanye Marks His Ting Tings Territory + More

Kanye West to the Ting Tings: Shut up and let me go ... on your dressing room floor. [Socialite Life]

The Beirut kid, members of Arcade Fire and LCD Soundsystem have created the indie supergroup to end all indie supergroups. [Buzzgrinder]

Rolling Stone takes a look at the 50 best rock 'n' roll video games, whatever that means. [Rolling Stone]

The greatest songs of all-time, reduced to a single catch phrase. (You may notice a trend.) [McSweeney's]

Lacoste welcomed Michael Stipe into the fashion world by letting him design a polo shirt. Upon review, he's no Tommy Bahama. [Pitchfork]

Posted by Adam Horne on Nov 10th 2008 7:00PM
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The Chum Bucket: Xtina Gets Indie Cred + More

Christina Aguilera is trying to gain some indie cred by enlisting the help of Goldfrapp and Ladytron. [Daily Mail]

Why does Katy Perry keep agreeing to participate in these ridiculous onstage spectacles? [Best Week Ever]

Soulja Boy on his less-than-eloquent slave masters remark: "Whoops." [Idolator]

I hope this means we can finally put an end to the 'Rickrolling' phenomenon. [Buzzgrinder]

Is the world ready for 'Thriller: The Musical'? [Gigwise]

Posted by Adam Horne on Nov 7th 2008 5:30PM
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