News and Notes 
Surfer Blood Release Song From New Album
Surfer Blood’s “Weird Shapes” is the first single off the band’s forthcoming major label debut.
The Flaming Lips Announce New Album
The latest news from The Flaming Lips camp fortunately has nothing to do with security breaches at international airports and everything to do with a new proper studio album.
Elvis Costello and The Roots Making An Album Together
A Judgment Day soundtrack-style collaboration is in the works between Elvis Costello and The Roots, who are prepping an LP for release later this year.
Stream New Bleeding Rainbow (formerly Reading Rainbow)
Pitchfork is streaming the new album for Philadelphia’s Bleeding Rainbow a week ahead of its release.
San Antonio’s Bookless Library
A new all-digital “library” planned in San Antonio is being compared to an Apple store.
Fat Boys Reissue Debut Album in Pizza Box
Eighties rappers The Fat Boys are reissuing their 1984 self-titled debut album on vinyl that looks like a pizza and a pizza box for a case.
The Smiths, Super Mario Brothers-style
Soundcloud user Lazyitis takes on The Smiths’ 1983 single “This Charming Man,” 8-bit style with the track “Super Mario Bros.”
Big Star Documentary Releasing This Year
A documentary about the influential ’70s rock band Big Star will see the light of day later this year.