Stereogum — Dave Sitek has always been busy outside of TV on the Radio, producing for Liars, Scarlett Johansson, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and RAAAAAAAANDY (mixtape currently on hold), but he’s using TVOTR’s yearlong hiatus to also work on his first solo album as Max... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — interview by Billy Jones, top photo by Michael Lavine TV on the Radio guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and producer David Andrew Sitek has announced his new project Maximum Balloon. Not surprisingly, the TVOTR / Yeah Yeah Yeahs / Liars / Dragons of..... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — TV on the Radio guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and producer David Andrew Sitek has announced his new project Maximum Balloon. Not surprisingly, the TVOTR / Yeah Yeah Yeahs / Liars / Dragons of Zynth / Holly Miranda / Scarlett Johansson producer... more info

Pitchfork — The 12-minute of Montreal monster jam "The Past Is a Grotesque Animal" isn't exactly fresh out of the oven; the track appeared on the 2007 album Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?. But the band is still gearing up to release the song as a 12" ... more info

Guardian Music — New York band recruit guitarist celebrated for his work with Slint, Zwan and Bonnie 'Prince' BillyInterpol will replace departed bassist Carlos Dengler with Dave Pajo, one of the most famous guitarists in US indie rock. Pajo, best known for his work ... more info

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Pitchfork — In the midst of their return, New York gloom-rockers Interpol have hit some speedbumps. Bassist Carlos D left the band, and they were forced to cancel most of their forthcoming tour after their dates opening for U2 fell through. But now Interpol h... more info

Music For Ants — It’s time for another edition of Commercial Watch, where I highlight the songs that play during those annoying parts that you never watch in between LOST and The Daily Show. Click the links to watch the commercials / download the MP3s. Apple: What ... more info

Pitchfork — Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O and Nick Zinner performed at the Party in the Garden fundraiser last night at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The event honored Jo Carole and Ronald S. Lauder, philanthropists and art collectors, and benefite... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Chris La Putt "MoMA garden party. Hugh Jackman introducing a fully acoustic set by Karen O." - Jared "Karen O and Nick Zinner" performed at last night's MoMA Party in the Garden, an annual fundraiser that Estelle, M.I.A.... more info