All apologies, but this clip of Animal Collective at the Big Utensil's annual hipster version of Freaknik is a sight to behold.

Everyone's favorite German burlesque pastiche hourder, Amanda Palmer, is going out on her own, sans fellow Dresden Doll'er, Brian Viglione, with the September 18 release of Who Killed Amanda Palmer, out on Roadrunner.

Don't tell me that this "protest" and "petition drive" by Nas against Fox News for being racist doesn't double as a publicity stunt to garner attention to his recent album release.

Ben Kweller, the prodigal jewish son of americana rock, hits the road on his own.

Dre the solo artist is back! Let's see if he can get Eminem out of his Brian Wilson-esque slumber.