Pitchfork — That wash of color you see above is the cover art for Lisbon, the new album from the Walkmen. The 11-track Lisbon drops September 14 on Fat Possum. Around the same time, the elegantly bummed-out band is set to hit the road, opening for the National ... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 07-02 Minneapolis, MN - Taste of MN 07-04 Des Moines, IA - 80/35 Festival 07-17 Philadelphia, PA - Xponential Music Festival 07-31 Montreal, Quebec - Osheaga Festival 08-06 Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza 08-12 New York, NY - Governors Island # 08-25 L... more info

Pitchfork — WHAT: Voodoo ExperienceWHEN: October 29-31WHERE: New Orleans, LAWHO: MGMT, Hot Chip, Interpol, Jonsi, Drake, Janelle Monae, Die Antwoord, Florence and the Machine, Weezer, Crookers, Boys Noize, Quintron & Miss Pussycat, Muse, Ozzy Osborne, Eagl... more info

Stereogum — Down at Bonnaroo this past weekend, the Lips played the hotly contested midnight hour on Saturday night against the Black Keys and Daryl Hall & Chromeo. We chose to visit Hall’s House because I’ve seen just about enough of Wayne’s ball (and bal... more info

Stereogum — When it comes to corporate entities underwriting indie rock in 2010, it seems like it’s mostly KIN with a side of Kia. The former’s various initiatives included a heavily branded open bar show for the Black Keys, the latter has roped in their “... more info

MTV.com News — Kid Cudi performed hours after being arrested in New YorkBy Becca Birckhead Jay-Z Photo: C. Flanigan/ WireImage MANCHESTER, Tennessee — There was mud, rain, oppressive heat, a set by a world-beating rap superstar (Jay-Z), a classic soul i... more info

Pitchfork — SPIN magazine has been around for 25 years-- an impressive feat, for sure. To celebrate their silver anniversary, the alternative rock publication is hosting five nights of music in New York City, July 26-30. The National, the Flaming Lips, the Smash... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets are on sale at noon for the Panda Bear show at Governors Island. Tickets are on AmEx presale for Smashing Pumpkins @ Terminal 5, The Flaming Lips @ Terminal 5, The Black Keys @ Terminal 5 (a late show),... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — In terms of recent releases that fall under the rock & roll, the two that have most monopolized my listening habits this Spring are the Black Keys Brothers and Hacienda’s, sophomore LP, Big Red & Barbacoa. Coincidentally (or not) there’s a bit of... more info

Silent Uproar — Athens, GA' The Whigs will be on tour all summer supporting their latest, In The Dark. The trek will find the band sharing the stage with Kings of Leon, The Hold Steady and The Black Keys. [thewhigs.com] more info