AMERICA with RYAN ADAMS & BEN KWELLER play "Ride On" for Dave Letterman o­n The Late Show.

CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH: The band's next album is due Jan. 30th, but you can stream the whole thing now via TheirSpace.

SELLING OUT? An astute Indiana University student asks: "What does it say about our culture when commercials have better music than our major mass-media sources?" His ending is so good, I won't spoil it.

BECK has a live set to watch up at Yahoo Music at the moment.

THE BROKEN WEST cites George Harrison and Unicorns as influences (I hear that), while Chromewaves namedrops The Kinks and Big Star. I hear The Kinks, too, but I would swap in Teenage Fanclub, too. You can stream four fab tunes from TheirSpace or from the ol' HM.

THE RECORDS: Speaking of power-pop (and I was), it appears that "The British Big Star" is still cranking out "Starry Eyes," without Will Burch o­n guitar, but with Clem Burke (Blondie, The Plimsouls) o­n drums. Maybe even cooler is the fact that you can download a live album from the original lineup at John Wicks' website.

THE AUTUMN DEFENSE: Somehow, I overlooked this Wilco offshoot's new release this week. You can stream a few '70s soft rock and soul-influenced tunes from TheirSpace.

TWO FOR THE ROAD: Heather Browne is killing music with a double-CD download of music for the open road, including the R. Dean Taylor classic, "Indiana Wants Me."

THE FAB FOUR: George Harrison's handwritten lyrics to "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" fetched 300 grand at auction. NPR interviews Giles Martin, who produced the Beatles remixes for Love with his dad, Sir George Martin.

PETE DOHERTY-KATE MOSS UPDATE: The supposedly sober supermodel was not looking that way celebrating her birthday with the troubled singer. Drinky-looking pics at the link.

LINDSAY LOHAN ENTERS REHAB: "I have made a proactive decision to take care of my personal health. I appreciate your well-wishes and ask that you please respect my privacy at this time." Lohan was spotted at Prince