Arctic Monkeys Give Their Best 'Poker Face'

NME.com spent some time with the Arctic Monkeys. And aside from the random banter, the guys end up doing their own interesting rendition of Lady Gaga's "Poker Face".

Common's 'The Light' from Levi's® Fader Fort

I just love this song, and this version just makes the love grow even more.

GORILLAZ Go 'BANANAZ' in April

If you're in NYC, particularly Soho, stop by the Apple Store on Prince Street and catch the special screening of the long-anticipated GORILLAZ doc, BANANAZ. Following the film, there will be a Q&A session with the film's director, Ceri Levy.

BANANAZ Doc
@ the Soho Apple Store
103 Prince Street (& Greene Street)
6:30 p.m. (but get there early because it's free!)

And if you can't wait, here's a sneak peak at the film.

John Mayer Steps into Hip Hop

Behind the Shoot: Chester French's Album Cover

Chester French's album, Love the Future, hits the market on April 21st, and here's a peak at what the album cover will look like.

Prodigy is Back

ONO's George Craig Walks Runway in Milan

One Night Only singer George Craig is exercising more than just his vocal chords these days. As one of Burberry's new models, he's not only in tons of their ad campaigns but now he's also strutting his stuff on the catwalk. Just in case music doesn't work out in the long haul, it looks like Craig has something else to fall back on.

Veronicas are 'Burnin' Up'

When the Jonas Brothers were just getting their start, they had the chance to open for Aussie twins, The Veronicas. Now, the tables have turned, and the girls who brought us catchy pop track, "4Ever", have recently supported the boys sold-out arena tour. And now they have taken JB's summer hit, "Burnin' Up", and added their own spin to it.

Review: Kelly Clarkson's 'All I Ever Wanted'

Fine, My December may have not made the waves that most people thought Kelly Clarkson would. But her new record, All I Ever Wanted, it looks like she's found the happy medium between the radio-friendly pop and her edgy rock vibe. Working with people like Ryan Tedder (of OneRepublic) and Katy Perry, she gives us the same Kelly with a fused sound that makes everyone happy. Even though her latest single, "My Life Would Suck Without You," broke records a few weeks ago, the honesty of "Already Gone" and the doo-wop feel of "I Want You" are on my most played list. All I Ever Wanted is available for your listening pleasure tomorrow, March 10.

Review: Razorlight's 'Slipway Fires'

Although they're huge rockstars in the UK, Razorlight hasn't necessarily hit stardom here on American soil. But their new album, Slipway Fires (out March 10 aka tomorrow), brings back rock and roll (with their own twist, of course). "Tabloid Lover" is infectious and makes you get up and dance. Meanwhile "North London Trash" shows the band's ability to tell a story as frontman Johnny Borrell works his vocal magic. Starting their North American tour today in Boston followed by their album release show in NYC tomorrow night, these guys don't only hit you with their tunes but also put it all out there on the stage.

Today's a 'Rainy Monday'

Just because of today's forecast, I figure it's pretty fitting to post "Rainy Monday" by Shiny Toy Guns. It's kismet.

YYY's 'Zero'

King of Pop Will O2 Arena This Summer

MJ is set to play 20-25 shows at London's O2 Arena starting in July. Read this for more info.

YYY Slates Release Dates

Originally I said that It's Blitz is dropping on April 14, but it looks like YYY is pushing up the release to March/early April. The record is now set to release digitally on March 9th (worldwide) and March 10th (in the U.S.). And if you're more of the CD type, those will be out in U.S. stores on March 31st and April 6th everywhere else.

But if you can't wait you can pre-order the deluxe or standard editions online now.

Here's the next installment of SNAKESWEAT:

A Look in Britney's Circus

The Fray Get "Heartless"

The Fray visited BBC 1's Live Lounge on Feb. 16 and decided to strip Kanye's "Heartless" of it's electronic vibe and beef it up with Isaac's key work.

University Offers Beatles Masters Course

Thinking of going back to school? Why not get your degree in Beatles-ology? Liverpool Hope University has just launched a course that brings the Beatles and their music to higher education. Titled The Beatles, Popular Music and Society, the program can be full-time or part-time.

"There have been over 8,000 books about The Beatles but there has never been serious academic study and that is what we are going to address," said Mike Brocken, Senior Lecturer in Popular Music at the university.

It will cover issues relating to The Beatles and pop music and will take the form of four 12-week classes and a dissertation.

The course will start in September, and the university will consider prospective students with a good undergraduate degree. But any music industry experience is always a plus.

Jesse McCartney Asks 'How Do You Sleep'

Death Cab for Cutie Spring Tour & New Video

Death Cab for Cutie will finally being hitting the road in the States after touring Australia and Japan. Starting on April 7th in Upper Darby, PA, and ending Orlando's Hard Rock Live on May 7, Ra Ra Riot, Matt Costa and Cold War Kids will be opening for the Seattle-based band.

April 7 - Tower Theatre - Upper Darby, PA
April 8 - DAR Constitution Hall - DC
April 9 - John Belk Arena/Davidson College - Davidson, NC
April 10 - Louisville Palace - Louisville, KY
April 11 - Orpheum Theatre - Memphis
April 12 - The Brady Theater - Tulsa
April 13 - Holland Theatre - Omaha, NE
April 15 - Roy Wilkins Auditorium - St. Paul, MN
April 17 - Aragon Ballroom - Chicago
April 18 - Breslin Events Center/Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
April 19 - Van Male Fieldhouse/Carroll College - Waukesha, WI
April 22 - The Mount Baker Theater - Bellingham, WA
April 24 - McCarthey Athletic Center/Gonzaga University - Spokane
April 25 - The Morrison Center - Boise
April 27 - Memorial Auditorium - Sacramento
April 29 - RIMAC Arena/UC San Diego - San Diego
May 1 - Austin Music Hall - Austin
May 2 - Contemporary Arts Center - New Orleans
May 4 - Ryman Auditorium - Nashville
May 5 - BJCC Concert Hall - Birmingham
May 6 - Fox Theatre - Atlanta
May 7 - Hard Rock Live - Orlando

And for your viewing and listening pleasure, here's Death Cab for Cutie's new video, "Grapevine Fires". Enjoy!