Well, MTV might have just made itself cool again. It’s rolling out MTV Music - a free, searchable database of nearly every video in their vault. My only question is, what took them so long? It has a slick interface, the site runs quickly and the video quality is much better than the user-submitted videos on YouTube. Sorry if we just ruined your work day, but we’ve already spent hours looking at some old favorites.

Justin Rice of Brooklyn based Bishop Allen recently took the time to chat with ATH about their upcoming stop in Austin for Fun Fun Fun Fest. Topics covered include their upcoming album, their roles in Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist and the 12 EP’s they released in 2006. We offer up the full interview and a little something to take with you after the jump.

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I thought Beck’s The Information vinyl deluxe box set was ridiculous. Well, Beck has been one-upped by The Rolling Stones. For a limited time, you can own a Deluxe Edition book covering the Stones 1969 U.S. Tour for a cool $950 bucks. Yes, it’s a $950 dollar coffee table book. Coffee table not included, just the book. Decide for yourself if it’s worth it.

For $175 Bucks! That is not a typo. When I read that Beck was offering this at $175, I had to go back and re-read it, figuring it included every Beck album ever made. I was wrong… but wait… it comes with a 20-color fine art pen set! No, that doesn’t justify it. Seriously Beck, who’s gonna pay for this? More details can be found here.

Following the tradition of scheduling a “who’s who” of the last 50 years of pop music, Bruce Springsteen will be following up The Stones, U2, Sir Paul, Prince and Tom Petty to play Super Bowl XLII. I think everyone saw this one coming. Let’s just hope that Tony Romo and The Blue Stars will be showcased as the headlining act. 

ATH is teaming up with Touch and Go Records to give away 2 tickets to the upcoming The New Year show at Emo’s on Saturday, September 20th. If you read our recent review of their new self-titled album, you know this is a must see event. The contest is simple. In the comments section, tell us why you want to see The New Year this weekend. We’ll judge the best responses, and announce the winner on Thursday, September 18th. 

We couldn’t think of a better way to usher in the weekend or celebrate our love for graphs than with this great list of the 11 best rap graphs. Enjoy.

On the heels of re-releasing a bunch of old records and reuniting for a one-off show last December, it sounds like the Zep might be heading back into the studio for a 10th album. Apparantley Page, Jones and John Bonham’s son Jason have been working on new material (sans Robert Plant). Could there really be a new record on the horizon, or are these just glorified jam sessions? You decide. 

Austin Town Hall caught up with Matt Pryor before his solo show at Stubb’s on Saturday night to talk about The Get Up Kids, Reggie and the Full Effect, family and the current state of music. Interview after the jump.

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Our show this Friday is listed over at do512.com. Go and vote for us by visiting the do512 site. Hope to see you there!