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

I Guess I'm Floating — It's been a lonnng Hump Day, so what better way to cap it off than with a brand new episode of I Guess I'm Podcasting. This release marks our seventh episode, which may or may not fulfill the cliche of "lucky number seven". It's been almost a month... more info

Guardian Music — If Girls Aloud did a duet with New Young Pony Club, then it would probably sound like this Dalston dance trioHometown: Dalston.The lineup: Ximon Tayki (laptop), Simon Whybray (drums) and Veronica So (keyboards, vocals).The background: Teeth are New B... more info

NME — Klaxons also give their verdict on the bands' first night at the Croatian festival more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Aaron Richter Brooklyn bubble-noise duo Sleigh Bells are one of the most frantic, furious, charismatic, and just generally awesome live bands currently stalking stages at indie clubs; I caught them twice at SXSW, and they obliterated my f... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 06-11 Rijeka, Croatia - Hartera Festival07-01 Baltimore, MD - Ottobar 07-02 Washington, DC - Rock and Roll Hotel 07-03 Pittsburgh, PA - Brillobox 07-04 Philadelphia, PA - Bamboo Bar (Making Time) 07-06 Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle 07-08 West ... more info

MTV.com News — Justin Bieber inches back to #2, and Taio Cruz debuts at #8 with Rokstarr. By Gil Kaufman Jack Johnson Photo: Karl Walter/ Getty Images If it's summertime, then it just makes sense that ultimate surfer-dude Jack Johnson should be bobbing a... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Erez Avissar, words by Andrew Frisicano In May, Vice and Intel announced the Creators Project, an art & music series that would be hosting events in various cities and on its website. The NYC kick off for that... more info