Stereogum — There’s nothing like the prospect of a bullying misogynistic toad ascending to the presidency to get the creative juices flowing. Donald Trump’s terrifying candidacy has already inspired the 30 Days, 30 Songs project and other anti-Trump anthems,... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Jonathan Safran Foer discussed his new novel Here I Am with the Washington Post and All Things Considered. The New York Times and New Republic reviewed the book. The Quietus interviewed Kristin Welchez of Dum Dum Girls and Kristin Kontrol.... more info

Stereogum — Kristin Kontrol — the pop-leaning project of Kristin Welchez, aka Dee Dee from Dum Dum Girls — released her debut album earlier this year, and today she’s sharing an orchestral version of “Smoke Rings,” the closing track from it. The submer... more info

Stereogum — Former Pains Of Being Pure At Heart drummer Kurt Feldman came out of the box strong with his shimmering ’80s pop project Ice Choir. 2012’s Afar earned Feldman a spot on our best new bands list that year. Since then he’s gone on to produce for t... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Kristin Kontrol, aka Dee Dee of Dum Dum Girls, made her NYC solo live debut on Wednesday night (6/22) at Baby's All Right, which was also only her third show under the KK name. Continue reading… more info

Idolator — The onetime Dum Dum Girls singer gives us the lowdown on her retro-leaning leap into pop. more info

Consequence of Sound — Dum Dum Girls frontwoman steps out with a confident, dreamy new project. more info

Guardian Music — Kristin Kontrol, also known as Dee Dee from the Dum Dum Girls, picks a themed playlist of sadder-than-the-album-versions The first Nick Drake song that was precious to me, and here it is in its infant genius. The delicacy of his voice and phrasing; i... more info

Stereogum — Most of us know Kristin Welchez as Dee Dee, frontwoman of the Dum Dum Girls. But for a new album that’s coming out later this month, Welchez has adapted a new persona. She’s now making slickly tender ’80s-style synthpop under the name Kristin K... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Kristin Kontrol, aka Dee Dee from Dum Dum Girls, has shared another song off her debut album X-Communicate. Like the other songs we've heard off the album, there's a distinct '80s pop vibe here and "(Don't) Wannabe" really sounds ... more info