As part of supporting their brand new record Oh No, OK Go will be appearing on ABC's Good Morning America, showing all us white folks how to dance. Check them out on Thursday, October 20th.

Barsuk Records has announced that they will be releasing a new record from Rocky Votolato on January 24, 2006. The disc, entitled makers, is a re-release from Second Nature Recordings but given the track record that Barsuk has with its releases, we are sure it will be good. Check out his official site for more info.

If you've found yourself yearning for the entire Talking Heads catalog all in one convenient molded plastic box with rare photos, b-sides, and outtakes then Rhino Records is your man. They've released all eight-studio albums from the band into such a compilation on remastered DualDiscs. You can check out a preview of it here.

Not exactly a sonically similar pairing but The Exit and 311 will be going on tour together. Check the more for dates.

If you fancy yourself a t-shirt designer and enjoy the aural sounds of Early Man you may want to throw something together and email it to theearlyman@aol.com. The band is looking for shirt ideas and may just print up your design for sale on the road. Their album Closing In is in stores now.

It seems like there is always some release that is rumored forever but somehow fails to deliver. The Flaming Lips are the next in line for this destiny as they have been saying that their film Christmas On Mars would be released for years now. Finally, the band is reporting that shooting is done, they are currently editing, and are eyeing a release this winter. Somehow I'm still doubtful.

An Albatross will be recording a new full-length record for release on Ace Fu in early 2006. We'll post more about it when we find out more about it.

Head over to the Queens of the Stone Age official site to preview the video for "Burn The Witch" (directed by Liam Lynch). It features a bunch of ghouls, skeletons, and medieval debauchery.

If you consider yourself a Guided By Voices fan and wish that Bob Pollard would put out another solo disc already then have we got a treat for you! Merge Records will release From a Compound Eye on January 24th, 2006.

You know all those Death From Above 1979 b-sides and remixes you've been scouring the Internet for to complete your archive? You could have just waited until November 8th when Romance Bloody Romance is released via VICE. The disc features b-sides from UK singles, assorted remixes, and a few new exclusive remixes.

The Strokes have confirmed the title and U.S. release date of their third album: First Impressions Of Earth will be released January 3, 2006 on RCA. The album was recorded at the band's Manhattan rehearsal studio with David Kahne producing (with assistance on three tracks from Gordon Raphael). Track listing and tour info below:

The appropriately titled Dudestorm Tour, featuring a lineup of Fear Before The March of Flames, Bear Vs Shark, The Fall of Troy, and Since By Man, has started and is in full effect. Get more info here and check the dates below.

It is with great pleasure that I announce two new happenings in the Silent Uproar empire. First off, we have officially launched the site for our record releasing arm, Silent Uproar Records. Go check out the site, listen to our bands, and buy some records. Speaking of records to buy, we can also now announce that we will be releasing the debut EP from Austin's Bellaparker on October 25th. We are really excited to have these guys (and girl) on our roster and think you will really enjoy them as well. So, head over to SU Records and pre-order their new album now.

Lovedrug will bring their tunes to the clublands of America on a major U.S. tour with Matchbook Romance beginning October 27th. News of the Lovedrug tour dates arrives hot on the heels of the band's recent inking with Columbia Records, who will re-release the band's debut album, Pretend You're Alive, on January 24, 2006.

In a recent article in the Los Angeles City Beat it was reported that Sonic Youth will begin recording their final album for Geffen records entitled Sonic Life. No tracklisting has been released yet, nor is there even a halfway tenative release date. The most suprising portion of the article is that it states that Jim O'Rourke will not be joining the group on the recording and is "moving on."

Recently Blur told Billboard that they were going to record a new album - albeit without guitarist Graham Coxon (a damn shame!) - and that it was going to be a basic record. Frontman Damon Albarn emphasizes that if he's going to be the guitarist, "it has to be really stupid and basic punk rock." I'd take that with a mildly large grain of salt.

"A Perfect Circle is on hiatus or done until further notice." said Billy Howerdel in regards to his high-profile Maynard-led project but that doesn't mean he's down and out for the count. When PS2 game Jak X is released on October 18th, gamers will be pleased to hear music from Howerdel with collaborations including Josh Freese, Paz Lenchantin, Joey Castillo, Troy Van Leeuwen, and Wes Borland.

If you're a Dinosaur, Jr fan that has found themselves wishing the band would release a DVD documenting their recent comeback, you're in luck. The band will be recording their performance Dec. 2nd and 3rd at Irving Plaza for a DVD to be released in 2006. Details as they arise.

Fiona Apple will appear on The Late Show with David Letterman tonight on CBS. Check your local listings for specific times.

Immergent Records has released the Beyond Warped Live Music Series, which features live recordings on DualDisc (CD on one side, DVD on the other) from the Vans Warped Tour 2004. Look for releases from some of punk's finest, as well as up and coming new bands. Full list of albums below: