Stereogum — It looks like Animal Collective are already thinking post Merriweather Post Pavilion and plan to create a "visual record." Says Avey Tare, "it was going to be a film, like a feature film, but by no means a narrative. It's more collaborative, betwee... more info

Pitchfork — This bird's gonna fly! Department of Eagles, the longstanding project of Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen and old college pal Fred Nicolaus, will get out there for a few Stateside dates in the U.S. next month after finishing up a brief European tour alre... more info

Stereogum — Here's the next installment in a series that brings you classic indie rock albums at hugely discounted prices. Every week, Amazon.com is letting us select one album from its MP3 store to go on super sale (up to 75% off normal prices). Hopefully you... more info

Pitchfork — Grizzly Bear photo by Ahmed KlinkIt was a week ago today that we posted a story about some trouble in the animal kingdom. It seems Grizzly Bear posted "Brothersport", a track from Animal Collective's forthcoming Merriweather Post Pavilion, well in ad... more info

Pitchfork — Grizzly Bear photo by Ahmed KlinkIt was a week ago today that we posted a story about some trouble in the animal kingdom. It seems Grizzly Bear posted "Brothersport", a track from Animal Collective's forthcoming Merriweather Post Pavilion, well ... more info

I Guess I'm Floating — The families are in town, there is more food than a soup kitchen on steroids, and New York is filled with floating cartoon characters. The Holiday Season is officially under way with the start of one of the best holidays ever created - Thanksgiving!... more info

Rolling Stone — All Tomorrow’s Parties continues to make the impossible happen, first getting My Bloody Valentine to come together and now, the Jesus Lizard. The Chicago noise rockers will reunite after a decade-long absence for next year’s ATP: The Fans Strike ... more info

NME — Animal Collective have been announced as one of the first acts for next year's US leg of All Tomorrow's Parties. more info

JamBase — ATP New York 2009 Announces First Seven Acts Festival Changes Dates: Now Scheduled For Sept 11-13, 2009 Animal Collective All Tomorrow's Parties (ATP) is happy to announce its return to Kutsher's Country Club in Monticello, New York for the ... more info

Stereogum — Although we still don't know who'll be stepping into Kevin Shields's gazey shoes as headliner/curator, ATP NY has confirmed an initial round of performers for next year's party at Kutschers: Animal Collective, Panda Bear, Atlas Sound, Antipop Consort... more info