Lollapalooza 2009 will kick off on Friday August 7th at Chicago’s Grant Park. The complete lineup of artists scheduled to appear has been released and three-day passes are currently on-sale for $190.

After a quick review, it is safe to say that Lollapalooza will be the best music festival of the summer.

Some of the highlight artists include: Tool, Depeche Mode, Lou Reed, Arctic Monkeys, Silversun Pickups, The Killers, Jane’s Addiction, Kid CuDi, Kings of Leon, Atmosphere, Santigold, Rise Against, TV on the Radio, Besatie Boys, Vampire Weekend, The Virgins, Ra Ra Riot, The Knux and many others.

In addition to the line-up check out each individual artist’s page. Here you can view pictures, watch music videos, and listen to streaming music – it’s basically an uncluttered, better version of Myspace.

Check out the full 2009 Lollapalooza lineup, here!

Have you seen that terrifyingly sad and awkward hurt animal commercial that begs of you to be an animal’s ‘angel’ while playing Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel” in the background? It’s awful. But for all of you who are a fan of that commercial, you should know Sarah is releasing a Best-of album today called, “Closer“. Maybe some hurt children and hurt rain forest commercials can adopt one of her songs too now. (more…)

Yesterday, we posted the list of songs from the upcoming Rock Band IIthat was leaked to Kotaku. And today we bring you the actual songs! We couldn’t get a few of the tracks (the GNR one, for instance, isn’t yet available), but we were able to get 72 of the 84, all available for your listening pleasure below! We know it’s not the same as playing the game, but really, what is?

Although much of the music world is in shambles – I’m looking at you gangsta rappers and label reps – the alternative rock scene is very strong.

The following bands may not be getting rich from their art (because of pirating and contracts that rape them of well deserved royalties) but they sure do put out some incredible music.

Here are the 20 songs you should download RIGHT NOW. Mind you I said “Download” because who has $10 laying around to buy an overpriced album from Wal-Mart or Apple, even if the artist really does deserve the money? Not me! (more…)