Indeed, this year's Virgin Mobile Festival was totally free, and Richard Branson's attempt to "put a smile on people's faces" totally worked. Aside from those grumbling about the long lines for…   Read Story »

Weezer's frontman says the hit song was an attempt to ape Velvet Underground that turned into "almost a complete rip-off" of "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)." Wonder if Lars will sue. More raditude (will…   Read Story »

When we posted the power pop anthem "(If You Are Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" yesterday, there was at least a bit of hope that Weezer would pull things together on album seven. That was…   Read Story »

To get you caught up: Last month we mentioned Weezer's seventh album was on the way. After that, we heard two new, sexed-up songs performed live in South Korea. Then, following a previously…   Read Story »

It's 10/27. Here's hoping for better track titles. Better tracks, too. (UPDATE: First single "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" out 8/25.)   Read Story »

After the other day people might put a little less stock in the phrase "previously unreleased Weezer cut," especially if those people are bloggers that used to be in Sleater-Kinney. But this one…   Read Story »

We recently told you Weezer has a seventh album and a million other things on the way. Here are two more: Last week, the band performed two new songs during their set at the Jisan Valley Rock…   Read Story »

Lots to report from camp Weezer. (Thank for the multi-faceted tip, Tony.) First of all, the band's working on their seventh, currently untitled album. As Weezer themselves tell us: The bands 7th…   Read Story »

After some fan footage of Weezer doing a dual MGMT/Lady Gaga cover became a (relatively) minor YouTube sensation, =w= had no choice but to edit together a supercut of the crowd-pleaser for official…   Read Story »

Citing "all the bad news about the economy and the layoffs," Virgin Mobile has rebranded its fourth annual American music festival the Virgin Mobile FreeFest, and has reduced its price of admission…   Read Story »