Music News

• Michael Jackson will leaves questions about future battles (New York Times)
• John Butler Trio changes members (Standard Time)
• Vibe Magazine folds (New York Times)
• Bon Jovi stands by Iran (Billboard)
• Jackson sales surge (MTV)
• Michael Jackson dies at 50 (New York Times)
• Perez Hilton sues Black Eyed Peas manager over fight (Billboard)
• Rob Thomas plots fall tour (Standard Time)

CD Releases

In Concert

• New York Dolls say it's so musically
• Femi Kuti makes music on his terms
• Phoenix lives up to their name
• A different Aerosmith comes home
• The Decemberists avoid hazards in stellar show
• Amadou & Mariam make Afropop come alive
• Grizzly Bear comes home

See the full list of concert reviews.