National scene: 1/23/2008
by Joe Ziemer Jan 23, 2008

• Portishead, the Breeders, My Morning Jacket, the Verve and others have been announced as headliners for the Coachella Festival. Rumors are still circulating that Coachella organizers have a NYC festival in the works.

• Wyclef Jean stated that Michael Jackson owes him a chunk of change for studio work that he did over ten years ago.

• The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are working on a new record.

• The Walkmen have announced they are leaving their current label, Record Collection.

• John Stewart of the Kingston Trio passed away over the weekend.

• The Tokyo Police Club announced tour dates, including a March 19 stop at Birdy’s.

• Speculation has begun on whether or not the Grammys will be able to take place as usual during the writer’s strike.

• Radiohead played a secret gig in London to 1,500 fans.

• Lily Allen suffered a miscarriage.

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