OK Go Turn Stunt Drivers in ‘Needing/Getting’ Video

Nathaniel Wood Someday, OK Go will release a music video that features the four-piece performing onstage, in front of an audience, without any obtuse gizmos or art installations. But today is not that day! The cinematic alt-rockers debuted another wildly elaborate clip, this time for the “Of The Blue Colour of the Sky” single “Needing/Getting,” on Sunday (Feb. 5).

Watch: All 2012 Super Bowl Music-Related Ads

Music was back in a big way at the Super Bowl Sunday night. Artists like Elton John , Melanie Amaro, Motley Crue and The Darkness made on-camera appearances, while Echo & The Bunnymen , The Cult and James Brown had some of the most talked-about synchs. All in all, the top four publishing companies – EMI Music, Universal Music, Warner/Chappell and Sony/ATV – each had more than a half-dozen synchs apiece, with Universal leading the pack with 10 songs in nine spots.

Nicki Minaj’s Media Takeover Prompts Social Chart Climb

Michael Seto Nicki Minaj is getting super social on the Billboard Social 50 chart, as the hip-hop diva flies from No. 16 to No. 10 — her visit to the top 10 since the Dec. 24 tally when she ranked at No. 8.

Bon Iver Not Performing at Grammys: ‘I Don’t Think They Wanted Us To Play’

Justin Vernon Talks Grammys Non-Performance, Bushmills Campaign, Avalanches Feud Bon Iver may be up for four Grammys, and frontman Justin Vernon may even appear (digitally, anyway) in a striking new commercial for this year’s ceremony — but you won’t see the indie-folk band performing at next Sunday’s ceremony.

Tenacious D Announces New Album, ‘Rize of the Fenix’

Getty Images Tenacious D , the mock-rock duo comprised of Jack Black and Kyle Gass, will release its third album and first effort in six years, “Rize of the Fenix,” in May. “Fenix” follows the group’s 2001 self-titled album, which featured funny-but-actually-awesome-and-well-written rock tracks like “Wonderboy” and “Tribute,” and 2006’s “The Pick of Destiny,” which served as the soundtrack to their film “Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny.” Black spent the hiatus starring in comedies like “Be Kind Rewind,”

Sasquatch! 2012 Lineup: Bon Iver, Jack White, The Shins and More

Getty Images A slew of venerable indie rock performers highlight the lineup of the 2012 Sasquatch! Music Festival, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary over the Memorial Day weekend (May 25-28) at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash. Bon Iver, Beck, St. Vincent, The Shins, Feist and the newly announced solo project from Jack White will be featured at the fest

SI’s Swimsuit Issue Embraces Indie Rock

Bands Like Black Lips to Share New Music Online & Perform at Beauties & Beats Fest in Las Vegas Getty Images For nearly 50 years, Time Inc.’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue has been the ultimate showcase for the hottest models (and, technically, swimwear) in fashion. But for the first time ever, the No. 1 sports magazine’s biggest annual issue will double as a showcase for hot new indie bands, too.

Chart Juice: Drake, Seal Win Seals of Approval on R&B/Hip-Hop Charts

Seal Performs in 2009 | Getty Images Unlike the past few weeks, the top 10 of the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart this week shuffles around, with enough position gains and drops that only the top two titles, the monsters of the list, remain in place.

‘Glee’s’ ‘Smooth Criminal’ Selling Big, Heading For High Chart Debut

©2012 Fox Broadcasting Co. CR: Adam Rose/FOX “Glee’s” take on Michael Jackson ’s “Smooth Criminal” is off to a fast start. Covered by the show’s Grant Gustin and Naya Rivera (with guests 2Cellos) on its Jan. 31 Michael Jackson-themed episode, the single could perhaps sell 80,000 to 100,000 downloads by the end of the tracking week on Feb. 5

Leslie Carter’s Autopsy Inconclusive

Michael Tran/FilmMagic The initial autopsy report for Leslie Carter was inconclusive, The Chautauqua County Coroner’s Office announced today. Leslie, sister to Nick and Aaron Carter , died on Tuesday in upstate New York. She was 25.

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