Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Ryan Muir As those keeping count already know, Dirty Projectors played four NYC shows in November with Tune-Yards. Two were at Bowery Ballroom. Two were at Music Hall of Williamsburg. The final one featured two very special guests,... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — Dirty Projectors' recent show at the Bowery was recorded by the venerable nyctaper. It wasn't just your average DPs gig, however, as both David Byrne (collaborator with the band on this year's Dark Was the Night track "Knotty Pine") and the Roots mad... more info

Stereogum — In "Winter Games," L.A.'s multi-tasking Fool's Gold-associated Foreign Born gave us a colorfully hazy, slow dissolving dance off (and on). This time out, for fellow Person To Person track "Early Warnings," they teamed up with Matthew Lessner, who got... more info

Guardian Music — It is only a matter of time before these US alt-rockers will be acclaimed for their slow, atmospheric lo-fi lullabiesHometown: Baltimore, Maryland.The lineup: Victoria Legrand (vocals, organ) and Alex Scally (guitar, keyboards), with live percussion ... more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — The best of November's postsGigsFlorence and Friends at The TabernacleEditors, The Maccabees and more @Union ChapelThe Dead Weather- Brixton AcademyBandsMeet: Frankie and The HeartstringsWords with: Alison MossheartAlbums to look forward to in 20105 ... more info

Guardian Music — The R&B star 'would love' to work with experimental pop crew Of Montreal. In other news, Jay-Z is to collaborate with DeerhoofWhen Beyoncé said that she "would love" to work with Of Montreal, their frontman Kevin Barnes didn't mince his words, say... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "omfg!!!!! watching tune-yards on stage now. this is some of the GREATEST ish I've seen in a minute!!!!" - Questlove tUnE-YaRdS blew away Questlove (and everyone) while he was waiting to join the Dirty Projectors on stage on 11/22. A... more info

Stereogum — The Vampire Weekender takes SPIN on a tour of his Brooklyn apartment, showing off posters, instruments, a very special Dirty Projectors EP, and a bowl of the best yogurt in NYC. more info

Stereogum — This Black Star reunion from the night before Thanksgiving features DP's Amber and Haley along with the Roots on "History" from Mos's The Ecstatic LP. A(nother) hat tip to the Fallon show for doing awesome things on the somewhat regular. more info

8/1 — 50. Max Richter – Waltz With Bashir OST49. Raekwon – Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Pt II48. Dan Auerbach – Keep It Hid47. Bruce Springsteen – Working On a Dream46. The Black Crowes – Before the Frost…45. Cate... more info