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Tom Waits

We sift the ‘net for today’s top stories so you don’t have to…

  • FACT interviewed Salem.
  • Zombie Zombie teamed up with Joakim for a collection of John Carpenter covers.
  • Optimo’s JD Twitch is working on the final mix of Tussle’s next album.
  • Kode9 talked to Darkstar, and promised to play some tracks from Burial’s next album.
  • The War On Drugs announced their next album.
  • 1/2 of Lemon Jelly is finally back with some new music (kinda).
  • Sub Pop signed a Digable Planets-related project.
  • The Quietus went through Antony and the Johnsons‘ new album, track by track.
  • The FADER taped an interview with Big Boi.
  • Panda Bear’s next 7-inch got a release date and cover.
  • Atmosphere announced a pair of new EPs.
  • Sutekh wrapped up a Bach-inspired record.
  • Radio Slave readied a double-disc mix CD.
  • Spin premiered a Hot Chip remix.
  • The A.V. Club ran a rather awesome guide to Tom Waits.
  • Stereogum listed the “40 Best New Bands of 2010.”
  • Josh Homme discussed the Nick Oliveri era of Queens of the Stone Age.
  • Atlanta’s hosting a “Jay Day” show on Saturday as a tribute to Jay Reatard.
  • Peter Saville designed a new shirt for England’s national soccer team.
  • Olde English Spelling Bee released new records by Autre Ne Veut and Big Troubles.
  • Caribou readied a tour-only record of his Vibration Ensemble concert from ATP last year.
  • Valient Thorr discussed his “Top 5 Albums That Make My Beard Scream and Dance.”
  • Vanity Fair spoke to one of the few rock critics that’s ever looked like a rock star.
  • The Sex Pistols endorsed a new perfume.