Daily Top 5 News Countdown: Thee Oh Sees Announce Long Hiatus + More

Music, like politics, is now subject to the 24-hour news cycle. As a result, it’s damn near impossible to keep abreast of the day’s myriad rock ‘n’ roll tidbits. But fear not: In the spirit of simplification and efficiency, we’ve collected today's top 5 items and ranked them in terms of newsworthiness. Scroll down to see our picks.

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Kanye West Says He's Not An Anti-Semite
Rapper dicusses comments that got him in trouble with Anti-Defamation League
When Ye said Jews have stronger "connections" than blacks, he apparently meant it as an "ignorant compliment." It's like saying black dudes have big wangs, he adds in a radio interview, probably not helping his case... [Pitchfork]
Burger
Burger
4
Burger Records Unveils Tasty Holidaiy Mix
Stream 75 Xmas songs from the likes of the Muffs, Shannon and the Clams and White Fang
We're partial to Dwarves leader Blag Dahlia's 'Drinking Up Xmas.' Who else is thirsty? [Contact Music]
Stacey Mark
Stacey Mark
3
Blood Orange, aka Dev Hynes, Done With the Guardian
Singer and producer angered by story that followed his recent apartment fire
The piece in question looks at the merits of crowdsourcing to raise money, and Hynes -- who lost all of his possessions, as well as his dog -- thought it "disgusting." [Contact Music]
Simone Joyner, Getty Images
Simone Joyner, Getty Images
2
Johnny Marr Rejoins Cribs Onstage
Guitarist guests with former collaborators during "Cribsmas" show in Leeds
If that doesn't make you feel all warm and fuzzy, nothing will. (Well, maybe a Smiths reunion.) [NME]
Tell All Your Friends
Tell All Your Friends
1
Thee Oh Sees Announce Hiatus
Beloved San Fran garage rockers going away for a while
Singer John Dwyer's upcoming move to L.A. is one reason the psych-rock greats are taking a breather, but their manager insists it's not "completely over." [Consequence of Sound]

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