Sometimes the music doesn't matter. A band that channels the combined genius of John Lennon, Strauss and The Spice Girls can still fall flat with the wrong name. After all,

This Is NEXT is a new compilation series showcasing today's best independent artists. Based on the model of the popular NOW That's What I Call Music series and inspired by the success of 2004's Garden State soundtrack

Canadian rockers Arcade Fire, Air, The Polyphonic Spree and Deerhoof are the first acts confirmed for the inaugural High Line Festival, which will be curated by David Bowie.

Deerhoof have their antenna up, receiving frequencies from all over, and with their penchant for breaking new and previously unrecognized taboos with each release, we present you with Friend Opportunity.

Later on, in the sparkly white jumpsuit days, Elvis would reach a peak moment when the music moved him so deeply, lifted him to such lofty heights, transported him so far from daily cares, that there was only one thing to do: the Inverted Claw. Man, when music makes you do that, it's a truly awesome feeling. And the Inverted Claw is what Deerhoof is all about.

The official line up for the 2006 Coachella music festival has been announced! Tool, Depeche Mode, Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, James Blunt and dozens of other bands & artists will converge April 29th and 30th in Indio, California. Tickets go on sale Saturday, February 4th at Noon (PST). The complete line-up is below...