Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Natasha Ryan Maybe the views of the city aren't as good as I was led to believe, but as you can see in these pictures taken at last night's Animal Collective show, there is in fact a spacious,... more info

Detroit Free Press — This New York-born rapper never quite broke through to the top tier of hip-hop success. But a 16-year recording career has seen him win respect from those in the know, including the A-list guests who have lined his albums. "Jealous Ones Still Envy 2"... more info

Stereogum — Sure they are pushing onto new material already, but that doesn't mean they're done packaging and fucking with their latest opus. P4K reports that the Letterman-befuddling "Summertime Clothes" is getting itself a proper and independent release, featu... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — drawing not actually of Terminal 5 If you're going to see Animal Collective at Terminal 5 tonight, check out the new roof deck. Still under construction, but now open, the partially-covered, outdoor space will feature plenty of seating, a bar,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Artist: ANIMAL COLLECTIVE Title: Animal Crack Box Format: 3 LP Box Set Label: Catsup Plate Country: USA Price: $92.00 ***DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND WE HAVE SUSPENDED TAKING ORDERS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. IT WILL TAKE A DAY OR TWO TO SORT... more info

Stereogum — Earlier today we posted the complete stream for Animal Collective's show last night at the 9:30 Club, but for those of you who want to cut to the chase and locate the new stuff, here's a stand-alone MP3 for an echoing, cavernous song currently titled... more info

Pasta Primavera — Philadelphia is jam packed with great shows tonight.  Animal Collective plays the Electric Factory while The Thermals and The Shaky Hands play Johnny Brenda’s.  Also Wye Oak and Pomegranates perform at Kung Fu Necktie while The Ghost Is Danci... more info

Stereogum — Last night's (5/11) almost two-hour 9:30 Club show is streaming (and, in the near future, will be archived) at NPR. There aren't visuals, but you can use the recent Letterman performance to fill-in the illuminated tables, etc. more info

I Guess I'm Floating — I've been away on a Mother's Day / Dad's B-Day related trip home these last few days (and I'm guessing Nathaniel has just been really really hungover) -- so I apologize for myself and on his behalf for not being more attuned to all of the awesome shi... more info

411 Mania — Paul Banks solo album, Wilco news, Animal Collective boxset, pick your Flaming Lips set and more more info