FTC approves Sony deal for EMI Music Publishing
Sony Music Entertainment's $2 billion purchase of EMI's Music Publishing arm has been approved in the United States by the Federal Trade Commission, clearing the final hurdle needed to complete the deal; the European Commission approved the deal in April. The New York Times…
June 29, 2012

The Decemberists to release live album
The Decemberists have announced details of the forthcoming live album, We All Raise Our Voices To The Air. The songs were recorded last year on their tour between April and August 2011. The album will be a 20-track…
January 13, 2012

Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein talk Portlandia Season 2
Former (and current) punks Fred Armisen (Trenchmouth, SNL), Carrie Brownstein (Sleater-Kinney, Wild Flag) recently spoke to the Onion AV Club about…
January 05, 2012

2011 Grammy Nominees Announced
Nominations for the 54th annual Grammy Awards have been revealed; to qualify for nomination, the record has to be released between October 1st, 2010 and September 30, 2011. Some of the nominees that we've covered on Punknews.org include: Bon Iver,…
December 01, 2011

Universal buys EMI's recorded music division
The "big four" major record labels are now the "big three" as Universal Music Group has initiated a $2 billion dollar purchase of EMI Group. Universal, which is already the largest of the majors, purchased the recorded music division, leaving the music publishing …
November 11, 2011

The Decemberists announce 'Long Live The King' EP
The Decemberists will release a new acoustic EP entitled Long Live The King on November 1, 2011. The release will feature six tracks recorded concurrently with the band's latest…
October 03, 2011

Videos: The Decemberists: "Calamity Song"
Your pals in The Decemberists have collaborated with Parks & Recreation co-creator Michael Schur for their new video for "Calamity Song." The song comes from The King Is Dead which the…
August 23, 2011

Videos: that dog. announce LA reunion show
90s alternative outfit that dog. has announced plans for a reunion show, happening August 26 at The Troubadour in Los Angeles. The band is asking fans to help them with the set list for the show by going here…
June 23, 2011

Media: The Decemberists: Tiny Desk Concert (NPR)
The Decemberists recently stopped by the NPR Music office to record a Tiny Desk Concert - intimate video performances, recorded…
June 22, 2011

Media: Best Coast: "Gone Again"
Best Coast have released an exclusive new single through Adult Swim's singles program. Check out a free download of the song…
June 15, 2011