The Thursday Punch: Shelby Lynne, Madonna, Michael Stipe, Britney Spears, The B-52's, Goldfrapp, Jay-Z

Have you heard Shelby Lynne's amazing new album "Just A Little Lovin'" yet?  Check out some brand new videos that give a peak at her take on legendary songs from the Dusty Springfield songbook. See the recording of  "I Only Want To Be With You" and "The Look Of Love." (Click here to read an interview I did with Shelby back in 2003.)

Michael Stipe talks about REM's new album "Accelerate," the U.S. presidential race and coming out in the media.

Hallelujah! Yes! Goldfrapp will be playing Coachella next month. Get your tickets and camping gear ready!

This is going to be a good one: The Gossip is set to release a live album "Live In Liverpool" on April 15. The release of the disc will be supported by a mini tour and a special 52/52 promo campaign on MTV (those mini commercials that feature a hot new bank in between regular commercials and show programing).

Simian Mobile Disco is touring the U.S. in the next few weeks. Find tour details and a collection of videos on a special e-card.

Indie crooner Steven Alvarado will one of The Advocates "hot new discoveries" in their annual April Music issue. Guess who will be the cover?

Hot, hot, hot mash up. DJ Roc Dok mashes up Jay-Z and Led Zeppelin. Get it here.

Pre-order Madonna's new single here (only for those really into this horn invested boomfest).

Britney Spears releases a new music video for "Break The Ice." The track was penned and produced by Timbaland protégé Nate Hills and sexy miss kitten Keri Hilson. Give it a try. You might like.

Check out how emerging British dance music trio Bimbo Jones are doing their dishes in their music video for "Harlem One Stop."

Download The B-52's "Funplex" EP on iTunes with remixes by Scissor Sisters, CSS and Peaches.

London quintet Ben’s Brother are set to release their excellent new single "Stuttering (Kiss Me Again)" in the U.K. on April 21. Those of you in the States might recognize the tune from a Dentyne Ice chewing gum commercial. Stream it here or here.