"Billboard and the Hollywood Reporter got together last week to throw an entire conference about Film & TV Music at the Beverly Hilton. We’re certain our invitation was lost in the mail. Even if it wasn’t, we were especially intrigued by both mags' coverage of the songwriter’s session panel which..."

"The Hottest State was written and directed by Ethan Hawke, and it was based on Hawke's novel of the same name.  It is about a young actor in New York and his relationship with a sing/songwriter.  The cast includes:  Mark Webber, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Ethan Hawke, Laura Linney, and Michelle..."

"My picks in bold. Updates to list (if any) in italics.8X10 (Baltimore)Fri., 11/2: Nada Surf, Sea WolfSat., 11/3: The Oranges BandThese shows aren't new, but I just discovered 8X10, so they're new to me. Tickets at Ticketmaster.9:30 ClubSat., 11/24: Hawthorne Heights (ewwww)Mon., 11/26: Elliott Yamin (?)Tickets for 9:30 Club shows..."

"It's been a while since I attended a Mountain Stage concert, and last night's show was a spectacular re-introduction to my beloved venue. On the stage were Sylvie Lewis, The Lucky Tomblin Band, Eleni Mandell, Anaïs Mitchell, and Suzy Bogguss.There's no way to truly describe the strangely sophisticated yet completely..."

"Probably my all-time favorite PR person I get emails from regarding music is named Sam. She works at Filter (get the title now?). She has turned me (and mostly like you, my dedicated readers) onto many exciting new artists this year. Below are 7 that struck a chord (both acoustic..."