Yuck Will Release A Double-Disk Deluxe Reissue Of Their Debut In October

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Via a cheeky open letter to President Barack Obama, Yuck have announced that they're re-releasing their self-titled debut in October on Fat Possum with six new tracks. Yuck also embark on a North American tour on September 22, arriving at Music Hall of Williamsburg on October 13 and 14. After the jump, listen to one of those new songs, "Cousin Corona."  

My Morning Jacket, Andrew Bird Salute The Muppets and Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks Streaming Now on NPR Music

Two excellent new albums are available for your streaming pleasure right now on NPR Music First Listen series. The first, Muppets: The Green Album, features My Morning Jacket, Andrew Bird, Weezer and more saluting Jim Henson's crew with covers of Kermit-and-Elmo classics. The second record streaming is Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks' Mirror Traffic, out on August 23 on Matador (and August 22 on Domino in the UK).

Bonnaroo Festival Launches YouTube Stream

If you're determined to catch a few Bonnaroo appearances via YouTube, the festival's official channel is open for business. The quality of the stream isn't always great, but if you're willing to withstand a few glitches to see Jay-Z and Norah Jones (not together, though that might be intriguing), we have the link and schedule after the jump.

Update: Weezer's Rivers Cuomo Continues To Improve

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Cuomo's injuries after Sunday's bus accident included "a small cut on his spleen and a small puncture in his lung." As of today, December 9, he remains hospitalized

Weezer Offers Snuggies For Sale

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First it was the dubious title of the new album, Raditude. Then the disclosure that the band had tapped Kenny G for a live session. Now a Snuggie for sale. Clever or a band drowning in a sea of gimmicks?

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