Star-Studded Buddy Holly Tribute Drops Next Month

Even though Buddy Holly has been dead for more than fifty years, his music still lives on and inspires musicians to this day. In his honor, a tribute album (Rave On Buddy Holly) featuring some heavy hitters (The Black Keys, Paul McCartney, My Morning Jacket, Julian Casablancas, Lou Reed, and many more) will be released on June 28th.

Listen to Julian Casablancas' take on "Rave On".



Tracklist:

01. The Black Keys – “Dearest”
02. Fiona Apple and Jon Brion – “Every Day”
03. Paul McCartney – “It’s So Easy”
04. Florence and the Machine – “Not Fade Away”
05. Cee-Lo – “(You’re So Square) Baby, I Don’t Care”
06. Karen Elson – “Crying, Waiting, Hoping”
07. Julian Casablancas – “Rave On”
08. Jenny O. – “I’m Gonna Love You Too”
09. Justin Townes Earle – “Maybe Baby”
10. She and Him – “Oh Boy”
11. Nick Lowe – “Changing All Those Changes”
12. Patti Smith – “Words of Love”
13. My Morning Jacket – “True Love Ways”
14. Modest Mouse – “That’ll Be the Day”
15. Kid Rock – “Well… All Right”
16. Detroit Cobras – “Heartbeat”
17. Lou Reed – “Peggy Sue”
18. John Doe – “Peggy Sue Got Married”
19. Graham Nash – “Raining in My Heart”

SXSW Adds A Few More Big Names

Having announced over 430 bands already, SXSW dropped a few more heavy hitters today. Joining the lineup will be Cheap Trick, Metric, Broken Social Scene, and the return of She & Him to Austin (who were so awesome in 08'). With the new year already underway expect more additions in the upcoming weeks. [Via]

She and Him on Conan

The awesome She and Him performing "Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?" w/ Yo La Tengo on Conan.



She and Him - Why Do You Let Me Stay Here? (mp3)