Word that Peter Searcy’s song “I Believe” would be featured on Oprah’s “Big Give” program has been circulating for a couple of weeks now. J. L. Puckett at the C-J has a big write-up. The tune is also featured in NBC’s commercials for “LIpstick Jungle,” which should help Searcy’s bank account some. We’re all [...]

My Morning Jacket will have a tune on the soon-to-release soundtrack from the TV superhero show, “Heroes.” “Chills” makes the cut along with tunes from Wilco, Panic At The Disco, BOb Dylan, David Bowie and more, according to Billboard.com. Details here.

Elvis Costello, who was played Freedom Hall on October 17, 2007 with Bob Dylan, a show that most definitely didn’t sell out, will try his luck again at the Palace on May 7. Joe Lord has the details.

Blogsite 37 Flood has a brief review, plus a bunch of photos and a video of the Wax Fang/Ultrapulverize show.

Louisville hip-hop artist Static, born Stephen Garrett, died yesterday, possibly of a brain aneurism. His age was reproted variously at 31, 32 or 33. A member of the R&B group Playa, he was known for his songwriting. Garrett had worked with Aaliyah, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z and Ginuwine, among others. WHAS TV has more.