Pitchfork — The Creators Project, a new arts venture from Vice and Intel, is throwing a massive launch party at Milk Studios in New York on June 26. The throwdown already had a pretty sick lineup: Interpol, Sleigh Bells, Die Antwoord, Neon Indian, Gang Gang ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Saturday's event will be streaming online. That includes the performances by Sleigh Bells, Die Antwoord and the secret guest, who, if you didn't figure it out already, is M.I.A.. UPDATE: the event will be streaming, but not the performances... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Saturday's event will be streaming online. That includes the performances by Sleigh Bells, Die Antwoord and the secret guest, who, if you didn't figure it out already, is M.I.A.. Tickets are also on sale for MIA/Sleigh Bells/Die Antwoord at... more info

Pitchfork — In a recent Pitchfork interview, funny guy David Cross talked about the similarities between musicians and comedians: "There's quite an overlap between musicians who have an affection towards comedy and comedians who fantasize about being in a band,"... more info

The Music Fix — Has Santa come early? more info

Lost In Your Inbox — What kind of music are you in the mood for? I'm rather at a loss at the moment. What I really want is an album to come and kick my ass and take me to places I haven't been in a while, but I don't see one of those on the horizon. ... more info

Pitchfork — The big weekend approaches! We're less than a month away from the Pitchfork Music Festival, which takes over Chicago's Union Park July 16-18. We have now announced the set times, so check the schedule below to see which bands will play when and on ... more info

Guardian Music — This week, we begin with the soothing tones of Canadian rapper/singer/actor (in that order, perhaps) Drake. The 23-year-old has just released his debut album, Thank Me Later, and explains the background to this soul-searching LP. He also brings Rosie... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Glass Candy If there's such a thing as an earthy disco queen, it's Ida No. The silken-voiced singer for cosmic beat-pumping duo Glass Candy isn't as urbane as you might expect. In fact, many of her lyrics, melodies and themes... more info

Stereogum — When we first posted about Mr. Dream, I mentioned the Brooklyn trio features a couple of music writers (along with a non-writing bassist). At this point — post-”Knuckle Sandwich” anthem, a show with Sleigh Bells and M.I.A., and a beloved MacGru... more info