Pause & Play (the music site)

Has it really been since Jan. 31 that I've filed anything? Anything? All apologies ... I vow to do better. Beginning now, with what I hope will become a daily fixture.

Here are some future items for P&P:

NEW STUFF:

All-American Rejects, The (title TBA) - Interscope, summer 2008

"Peace, Love & BBQ," Marcia Ball (producer: Stephen Bruton; guests: Dr. John, Wayne Toups, Tracy Nelson, Terrance Simien; Read here) - Alligator, April 8

"Enchanto," Sergio Mendes (guests: Natalie Cole, Fergie, Juanes, Carlinhos Brown, Vanessa da Mata; Hear here) - Starbucks/Concord, June 10

"Year of the Gentleman," Ne-Yo (first single: "Closer"; Hear here) - Def Jam, June 24


OLD STUFF:

"Exclusive [CD/DVD]," Chris Brown (2007 album; with a DVD of tour footage) - Jive, June 3