· Avril Lavigne has been struck mute by a wicked case of acute laryngitis. So far, she’s had to scrap eight North American dates.

· Santogold’s released a new track through the new RCRD LBL venture. Those crazy kids like to give away that free music!

· The excellent Dr. Dog are releasing a new album, and hitting the road.

· Tom Hanks released this video endorsing Barack Obama. Consider the youth vote signed, sealed, and delivered!