The National craft nuanced, studied, multi-textured rock anthems, and take their time to do so -- High Violet is their first release in three years. Not coincidentally, their output requires patience to fully appreciate, and the crowd at Thursday

After a triumphant 21-date reunion tour in 2009, Seattle rockers Sunny Day Real Estate are heading back into the studio to record a new album with their original lineup, their first together since 1995's LP2.

While he continues to tour the world behind the drum kit of supergroup Them Crooked Vultures, Dave Grohl is making plans to record a new album with Foo Fighters this fall.

Mark Linkous, better known by his recording moniker Sparklehorse, took his own life Saturday, RollingStone.com reports.

His debut album isn't set for release until late May, but Canadian MC -- and SPIN's 2009 Rapper of the Year -- Drake is already lamenting the spoils of stardom. That's the lyrical vibe on "Over," the first official single from the ex-Degrassi star's forthcoming Thank Me Later. Listen here:

Austin's South by Southwest conference is happening later this month, and to get you in a Texas-sized rockin' good mood we've posted our 50 Must-Hear Artists list -- click here to check it out! What's more, we've got a bonus gift for music fans: a free downloadable album of songs by 29 of those can't-miss bands!