New Michael Jackson Song, 'This Is It,' Set for ReleaseSource: spinner.com
Well, it was only a matter of time. The first of what is believed to be many posthumous Michael Jackson releases is set to debut Oct. 12. The song, 'This Is It,' is the title-track to the upcoming feature film documenting Jackson's rehearsals for his 50-date London residency.

NOTE: the playlist has been updated to include all the suggestions made on the ensuing discussion thread. Thank you all so much for your very appropriate suggestions (heh...this would be a two-disc set, I think).

Every now and then there comes an album that seems to have ingeniously soared into such spirit and authenticity and coyly finds a way to your soul. Michael Johns' exquisite album, Hold Back My Heart is one of those albums.
Record labels eye mobile music gamesSource: Christian Science Monitor
Music games such as Tap Tap Revenge are a bow-tied, brightly colored gift to the ailing record industry, which has struggled in recent years to adapt to the realities of the digital landscape.
Track list announced for Obama's victory soundtrackSource: prefixmag.com
There's been a lot of speculation about what music President elect Barack Obama will be playing at his inauguration, but one record company is more concerned with sound tracking his election win: Hidden Beach Recordings is selling a soundtrack album called Yes We Can: Voices of …
Jack White and Alicia Keys team up for Bond themeSource: Guardian Unlimited
When it comes to the latest James Bond theme-song, we have had it up to here. For months there have been rumours, denials, boasts, speculation – and even large bets - about who will be singing over Quantum of Solace's opening credits.
'Hello Dolly!' inspires 'Wall-E' romanceSource: CNN
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jerry Herman, eyes welling with tears, could hardly believe what he was hearing as he watched the new animated blockbuster "Wall-E."
10 Out of Place Songs That Work Really Well in MoviesSource: uncoached.com
Sometimes songs just seem to fit a movie. For example, it's pretty obvious that one would use the song "Singing in the Rain" in a movie where the guy is actually singing and it's actually raining.
Interview: Glen Hansard and Markéta IrglováSource: Pitchfork
At this year's Oscars, Glen Hansard of the Frames and partner Markéta Irglová, aka the Swell Season, aka stars of the indie gem Once, walked off with the Best Original Song statue for their lovely "Falling Slowly", landing them in the rarified company of past winners Bob Dylan, …
The 100 Best Movie SoundtracksSource: Telegraph
From 'A Fistful of Dollars' to 'Some Like it Hot', from Mozart and Wagner to Rodgers & Hammerstein... may we present cinema's greatest scores...
The Empire Strikes Back
John Williams, 1980
Review: Sound Studio 3Source: Macworld
Sound Studio 3.5.5 is an easy-to-use tool that fits smoothly into your daily workflow without requiring a degree in audio engineering.

A video game isn't enjoyable is there isn't a good soundtrack to lace it. Listed below are my Top 6 of all time audio tracks as featured in some of the hottest video games to hit the market. most of these games aren't new, but that's what makes them great.

Note: This review is based on the iTunes Store Extended Edition of the soundtrack, and features four songs not included with the original release.
Yoko Kanno Arrives on iTunesSource: iTunes Top 10 Songs
Yoko Kanno, prolific composer whose credits include soundtracks for popular animes such as Macross Plus, Cowboy Bebop, Escaflowne, and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, now has tracks available on the iTunes Music Store in high-quality iTunes Plus format.
Jay-Z Almost Done Recording New Album - 'American Gangster'Source: The New York Times
Jay-Z, the rap superstar and president of Def Jam Records, has quietly returned to the studio to record an album of new songs inspired by the forthcoming movie "American Gangster," his first "concept" album and second CD in less than a year.
Five Cool Things About GTA IVSource:
...As you watch the new Grand Theft Auto trailer depicting life on the streets in Liberty City, be sure to watch for these cool additions:
Spider-Man 3: The Official SoundtrackSource: marvel.com
Popular favorites, indie rockers, and even some classics all contribute to the Spider-Man 3 soundtrack, released May 1st. Check out Marvel.com for some sound clips and videos.