Merry Tuesday!

How was your weekend? Mine was nice and quiet. What did you do?

News!

• R.I.P., Jane Russell.
• Ex-Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is working on two solo records.
• Also working on new music: Best New Artist winner Esperanza Spalding.
• Speaking of The Smiths, a Smiths tribute record is in the works, featuring covers by the likes of the Vivian Girls and Built to Spill.
• The Pogues' current tour will be its last.
• Here's an early peek at what to expect for this year's Record Store Day.

Want a free song?

• Who doesn't love sunny pop music? Download "Long As You Like" by the Golden Dogs at My Old Kentucky Blog.