Joseph Arthur’s fans can download free music from his latest project, Bag is Hot, at the songwriter’s Tumblr site. “Like fresh popcorn for all the kids to grab,” Arthur explains. “Digital hands eating the digital popcorn.” [Billboard.com]

Thom Yorke doesn’t approve of Radiohead’s upcoming Greatest Hits album, which will be issued by the group’s former label, EMI Records. [NME.com]

The recently reunited Gang of Four is now a gang of two, with bassist Dave Allen and drummer Hugo Burnham announcing their exit from the group. [CMJ.com]

Stephen King’s annotated list of his Top 20 Favorite Songs includes ZZ Top, Ryan Adams, the Gothic Archies, and Escape Club. How’s that for variety? [EntertainmentWeekly.com]

Dave Grohl has written Metallica a cheeky love letter, urging the band not to release another album “until it’s kick-ass.” [Blabbermouth.net]

Diddy is impressed with the actors portraying himself and the Notorious B.I.G. in the upcoming Biggie biopic. [MTV.com]