The Yellow Stereo — Ah, that joyous American holiday often celebrated with beers, picnics and things blowing up – all in the name of freedom and democracy. I feel like I should be inserting some Bruce Springsteen songs or, if we’re going with the theme of bands that... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Liz Phair has unexpectedly released a new album, Funstyle, through her website. The Daily Beast lists the 5 must-read books on soccer. Yesterday's additions to the 2010 Bonnaroo downloads page: mp3 sets by: Dan Deacon The Dead Weather LCD Soundsystem... more info

NME — Frontman James Murphy threatens to 'kick a fan's face in' at London festival more info

MTV.co.uk News — Pink rocked the opening night of the Wireless Festival in London following sets from The Ting Tings and Gossip, while LCD Soundsystem headlined the Hyde Park weekender last night, 3 July. Pink's... more info

Guardian Music — The Brooklyn band's Odd Blood has seen them go from bloggers' buzz to album of 2010 contenders. So how do Chris Keating and co cope with being called 'neo-hippies with a penchant for synthesizers and string vests'They say don't read your reviews, wei... more info

Pitchfork — Denmark's Roskilde Festival kicked off last night, with LCD Soundsystem and the Gorillaz as the marquee acts. Efterklang, Tim Sweeney, Serena-Maneesh, and many more supported. There's still three more days to go, so stay tuned for more coverage. Phot... more info

Rollo & Grady — All Songs Considered :: Listeners Pick 2010’s Best Music (So Far) 1. Gorillaz: Plastic Beach 2. The National: High Violet 3. The Black Keys: Brothers 4. Broken Bells: Broken Bells 5. LCD Soundsystem: This Is Happening [...] more info

Rollo & Grady — Amoeba Music – Hollywood 1. Ozzy Osbourne – Scream 2. Eminem – Recovery 3. The Roots – How I Got Over 4. Drake – Thank Me Later 5. Robert Randolph – We Walk This Road 6. Black Keys – Brothers 7. Nas / Damon Marley – Distant Relatives ... more info

NME - The Daily Download — We missed Californian duo Best Coast off our recent LA special, which was an oversight, but at least it gives us the chance to big them up individually. The duo (songwriter Bethany Cosentino and musical partner Bobb Bruno) first entered our sphere at... more info

Stereogum — Holy Ghost!’s LCD remix of “Drunk Girls” got a video from the Adult Swim Singles Program and director Daniel Garcia. Garcia, a Portland native, filmed some of his city’s crust punks in an epic street jousting battle. Guys and girls named thin... more info