Stereogum — As mentioned, Julian Casablancas is releasing his debut 8-song solo full-length Phrazes For The Young this fall. To help get folks excited for it, he sat down for his first on-camera interview in three years to discuss the differences between re... more info

Persona Sauna — NPR listeners came out of the woodwork to cast their votes for the year's best music thus far, and Animal Collective took the top spots in both Best Album and Best Song.Best Singles of 2009 (so far)1. "My Girls" Animal Collective2. "Two Weeks" Grizz... more info

Totally Fuzzy — luigi said...Dewey Redman - Living on the Edge (1989)Claus Ogerman & Michael Brecker - Cityscape (1982)http://lascintasrecuperadas.blogspot.comjofel said...Hi fuzzies,U-Roy: Control TowerAsh: Girl from Marshttp://pulsatta.blogspot.comMatheus said...T... more info

I Guess I'm Floating — Thanks to my favorite drunken bastard for pointing me in the direction of a good quality live recording of an Atlas Sound show showcasing some material from the upcoming Logos LP (also to-be-known as "the album with that sick Panda Bear contrib on it... more info

Stereogum — Earlier this morning (7/21), British DJ/television presenter Lauren Laverne announced the dozen 2009 Mercury nominees at London's Hospital Club. The prize, of course, is for the UK's album of the year award. First things first: In order to be elig... more info

The Manhattan skyline made a terrific backdrop for Dirty Projectors at East River State Park on Sunday: imposing, unmistakable, slightly jagged, a bit inscrutable. more info

Stereogum — A busy weekend of live music in NYC wound up with a fantastic, if somewhat mismatched, lineup at the Williamsburg Waterfront on Sunday. The show was the second installment of the relocated "Pool Parties," a series of free summer shows shifted from... more info

Persona Sauna — The lovely Dirty Projectors performed on what turned out to be a beautiful, Ray Ban-filled day in Brooklyn with Magnolia Electric Co and Crystal Antlers.I was very happy to hear the mix of old and new songs, though I have to admit I'm getting pretty... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Chris La Putt, words by Andrew Frisicano "This is the first outdoor New York show we've played where it hasn't rained," said Dirty Projectors' Dave Longstreth (or something like it) of the sunshine and light clouds that soared... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Dirty Projectors @ Central Park Summerstage in June (more by Natasha Ryan) tonight in NYC * DANCE * Built To Spill, New Numbers @ Maxwell's * Wardell Quezergue Tribute @ Lincoln Center * Cooper-Moore: Digital Primitives @ Zebulon * Roy... more info