Dave Berman / The silver jews
http://www.weeblackskelf.co.uk/cordsuit/writing.php

David Byrne
http://www.davidbyrne.com/

Howe Gelb
http://www.giantsand.com/

The Family Mule
http://www.familymule.com/

Irish bands we like

Groom
http://www.gettaroom.com

Neosupervital
www.neosupervital.com

Settler - another great Irish band, which used to house members of Groom and Gluefoot and Neosupervital. ah-ha!
http://www.settlersite.com/

Mumblin' Deaf Ro 
http://www.villainrecords.com/New/

Rollers / sparkers
www.rollerssparkers.com

Joan of arse
www.joanofarse.net

music info

Pitchfork - a good music news site
http://pitchforkmedia.com/

Thumped: an independent music site from Ireland
www.thumped.com