Consequence of Sound — The wrapping paper for album #10. more info

Guardian Music — Sophisticated electronic popsters Saint Etienne headline along with Villagers and Cherry Ghost at the boutique Deer Shed Festival (20-22 Jul, Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, nr Ripon, Yorkshire) ...Acid-fried American indie experimenters Animal Collectiv... more info

411 Mania — People will react... more info

Prefix — On September 3, the Baltimore-based Animal Collective will drop Centipede Hz, the follow-up to 2009's groundbreaking Merriweather Post Pavilion. We've ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/animal-collective-talk-about-their-hard... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — As promised, Animal Collective tickets went on presale today (6/12) for their upcoming tour that includes a Brooklyn show at Williamsburg Park (where Descendents are also playing this summer). General sale for the AC Brooklyn show begins Friday at no... more info

Consequence of Sound — Including a stop at Merriweather Post Pavilion. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Animal Collective at Prospect Park in 2011 (more by Vincent Cornelli) As mentioned, Animal Collective will release their new album, Centipede Hz, on September 4 via Domino. They've just announced that they'll follow that release with a tour in suppor... more info

Guardian Music — For sunshine and good tunes in places further afield, here are the best summer festivals taking place across the ChannelBalaton SoundWhen 12-15 JulyWhere Zamárdi, HungaryWhat Electronic music on the shores of Lake BalatonWho Gossip, Carl Cox, David ... more info

411 Mania — News and thoughts on Jay-Z voicing his support of gay marriage, Keane claiming to be an alternative band, a man magnetically attaching an iPod to his body, Demi Lovato's seven-figure X Factor deal, Animal Collective announcing their new album and mor... more info

411 Mania — This week's MBML has news on Animal Collective's new album. Also, I've got new downloads and music videos featuring Grimes, Dent May, Snowmine, and Ice Choir. Plus, I'll give you a new artist to keep your eyes on and music recommendations worth you... more info