From across the universe, West Coast Sound has compiled a quick digital dump of music stories spanning the internutz, interpreted though the lens of the 17th century Japanese poetic form, the Haiku.

Best Coast Versus Stern,

Jay-Z Reveals “99 Probs'”

“Bitch” As Cop's Drug Dog.

All the news fit to blog: Pulp to reunite, Lilly Allen back in hospital, Lil Wayne Joins Drake on Stage in Vegas, Rent is 2 Damn High guy autotuned, 'If You Fart, Claim It': Helpful Advice For Touring Musicians, and more here:

Marnie Stern vs. Best Coast/Wavves: The Claws Are Out, Indie Rock Chick Feud Continues

Pulp Reunite for Shows Next Year

Jay-Z's 'Decoder' Excerpts: The Best Bits

Lil Wayne Joins Drake on Stage in Vegas

'If You Fart, Claim It': Helpful Advice For Touring Musicians

Katherine Jackson's Partner — My Bad! Sorry For the Fake MJ Song

Orange Juice – Coals to Newcastle: exclusive stream

The Five Dumbest Songs About Weed (To Blame For Prop 19's Failure)

Five Lessons The Recording Industry Can Take From Taylor Swift's Massive Week

Lily Allen Back In The Hospital

First Listen: Stereolab, 'Not Music'

Lady Gaga wins big at MTV Europe Music Awards

Rent Is Too Damn High Party's Jimmy McMillan Finally Gets Auto-Tuned

But I'm partial to Jimmy's “Official” Video, especially the part where he knocks on his own door. That's golden!

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