Beloved indie rock band the National is back to reclaim their spot in our collective hearts and minds. After coming to widespread critical prominence with the releases of 2005’s Alligator and 2007’s Boxer, both of which enjoyed placement on best-of lists all over the place, the Brooklyn-based band has announced their eagerly awaited follow-up, due out in May on 4AD. They will also be taking their show on the road with select cities playing host to the band, including an opening slot for Pavement in Paris. (Strange Glue)

Speaking of Pavement, the tracklist for their “Best Of” compilation has been revealed. (Stereogum)

40 years together and the Scorpions are calling it quits. (Lime Wire)

The “Hope for Haiti” telethon had a sweet lineup with enthralling collaborations, but Justin Timberlake and Matt Morris’ cover of “Hallelujah” was the most downloaded song from the event. (Idolator)

Stay up to date on new developments of LCD Soundsystem back in the studio via James Murphy’s  studio vlog. (Stereogum)

Throwing Muses are trying to raise money to record new music, and they need your help. (Pitchfork)

Pete Townshend dishes the details on the Who’s Super Bowl halftime set list.  Expect a medley of the classics. (Billboard)

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Courtney Love gives video lessons on how to apply make-up.  (Idolator)

Check out some more Haiti benefit highlights. These are from the Saturday night’s Brooklyn show and involving St. Vincent and Bon Iver (with Neil Young and Dolly Parton covers). (Pitchfork)

Serj Tankian reveals what’s up with System of a Down’s new live album. (NME)

There’s a rumor going around that Axl Rose has banned anyone wearing Slash attire from Guns N’ Roses shows.  His camp denies it, but it doesn’t seem too far-fetched, does it? (Chart Attack)

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