Death Was Punk Before Punk Was PunkSource: The New York Times
Jack White of the White Stripes, who was raised in Detroit, said in an e-mail message: "The first time the stereo played 'Politicians in My Eyes,' I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

Sometimes, the most innocuous things prompt me to write a Newsvine article. In this case, it was an exchange I had with Lauhal no more than half an hour ago, where we discussed songs we currently had on our iPods.

Rambling Introduction
We all remember music in late 2001/2002 - Nu Metal was still being treated with inexplicable respect, Weezer had publicly announced that they would henceforth suck, Avril Lavigne had burst onto the scene with all her antiestablishmentarian Candian punk rawk …
Chevrolet is not the new commercial radioSource: sdcitybeat.com
Shilling for soul-crushing, art-ignorant, world-befouling multinationals is totally antithetical to underground music's DIY code. Or at least that's what Fugazi, Dead Kennedys and even major-label grunge grandpa Neil Young have told us throughout their brilliant careers.
Jack White brandishes journalists lazy Source: nme.com
The White Stripes frontman Jack White has brandished journalists lazy.
The frontman said that hacks did not check their facts when writing about his band.

So the White Stripes finally released their latest effort, Icky Thump, on June 19. I held off for a while reviewing this because quite frankly I had no idea what I thought.
Led Zeppelin to reunite? Source: nme.com
Led Zeppelin are in talks to reunite for a memorial concert.
The band are apparently in discussions to reform for a one-off gig in London for their late record boss Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun.
Jack White talks about playing Elvis Presley Source: nme.com
Jack White had spoken about his new film in which he stars as Elvis Presley.
The White Stripes singer is set to star as The King in the film 'Walk Hard', staring 'Magnolia' actor John C. Reilly.
Flash drives the new vinyl?Source: CNET.com
I doubt it will replace the CD anytime soon, but some record labels are experimenting with distributing music on portable USB flash drives.
Josh Homme: 'I do karaoke with White Stripes' Source: nme.com
Queens Of The Stone Age return to Hyde Park tonight (June 14) to play the O2 Wireless Festival with The White Stripes - and frontman Josh Homme has revealed an unlikely new bond between the bands.
White Stripes go digital for 'Icky Thump' Source: nme.com
Having given away a seven-inch vinyl free with NME recently (June 9), The White Stripes have now revealed their cutting edge side with a special release of new album 'Icky Thump'.
Icky Thump on USBSource: ZMEmusic.com
Eccentricity is a word that would characterize the White Stripes or maybe it's just a strong sense of marketing, whatever it is White Stripes have surprised us again, this time by announcing that they will release the forthcoming album "Icky Thump" full-length in USB drive …
The White Stripes play for British vets Source: Yahoo! News
Excerpt: "LONDON - The White Stripes won some new fans during an intimate and unusual gig at a home for elderly British military veterans.
The Detroit duo, dressed in their customary red and white, played for some 20 scarlet-clad Chelsea Pensioners on Tuesday.