U2’s The Edge told Mojo they scrapped tracks they recorded with Rick Rubin for their next album and opted to start over with “Brian and Danny.” Eno and Lanois that is. On Rubin, The Edge said, “He gave us great advice as much as anything. His whole thing is, ‘Don’t go near the studio until … Read more

Ever heard of the Web Sheriff? Well basically, it’s a private service that some labels hire to “police” album leaks on the internet. They google for leaked tracks all day and then send a letter to the criminals, informing them “this is no laughing matter.” Internet flashlight cops. Brooklyn-based indie band Grizzly Bear posted the … Read more

Richey Edwards, co-songwriter and guitarist for the Manic Street Preachers, disappeared 13 years ago.  Contact Music reports his family has had him legally presumed dead to sort his personal estate. In February of 1995, Edwards’ car was found by the Severn Bridge in Wales, but his body was never found and he has been missing … Read more