Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Tim Griffin and Chris La Putt "It was announced during Vampire Weekend's rain-soaked but well-attended 6 p.m. set on the main "Blue Comet" stage that due to the weather, single-day Friday tickets would be accepted for festival entry... more info

NME — They play through heavy rain in New Jersey more info

USA TODAY is teaming up with indie rocker Chris Baio of Vampire Weekend, who is Twittering about the group's experience at All ... more info

USA Today Music — USA TODAY is teaming up with indie rocker Chris Baio of Vampire Weekend, who is Twittering about the group's experience at All ... more info

Nialler9 — A selection of nine songs for your long weekend delectation. Enjoy. The Very Best’s debut album Warm Heart of Africa is out on the 11th of August and while it’s perhaps not as exciting as the mixtape last year, these remixes of the title track wh... more info

Stereogum — We waded into the world of the Happy Ending reading series when Vampire Weekend joined some outstanding authors in the evening's theme of "taking a public risk." (VW obliged by trading instruments and covering Tom Petty's "Walls" while trying to h... more info

JamBase — JAY-Z CONFIRMED AS FRIDAY NIGHT HEADLINER OF ALL POINTS WEST MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL SHOW TO MARK HIP-HOP SUPERSTAR'S U.S. FESTIVAL DEBUT Jay-Z ALL POINTS WEST MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL organizers have just confirmed the U.S. festival debut of Jay-Z... more info

MTV.com News — Show will be Jigga's first-ever North American festival date.By Gil Kaufman Jay-Z Photo: Raymond Boyd/ Michael Ochs Archives/ Getty Images Jay-Z has been tapped to replace the Beastie Boys at the All Points West festival in New Jersey. The... more info

Guardian Music — Ibiza Rocks offers a refreshing change from the ageing DJs, bloated VIP sections and inflated prices of the traditional island experienceFor most people, Ibiza is synonymous with decadence and debauchery, a summer playground for the rich and the wast... more info

411 Mania — Dylan, Coldplay, Vampire Weekend and Beastie Boys among the confirmed tracks, plus details on a free Wolfmother download... more info