[Updated: 6:53 P.M.]
NEWS:
- 8 Best Moments of Brooklyn’s AFRO-PUNK FESTIVAL
Mos Def, Bad Brains, P.O.S. bring the noise, while upstarts the Bots impress. Plus: Cool Kids, Ninjasonik & more! [SPIN]
- LOS COMPESINOS! Drummer Quits Band
Ollie Campesinos! leaves the Welsh group with little explanation. [NME]
- The Best Moments of GLASTONBURY
Muse, Florence & the Machine, Shakira, the xx, and a surprise Radiohead set were among the highlights of the U.K.’s biggest festival. [SPIN]
- M.I.A., INTERPOL, SPIKE JONZE Launch ‘Creators Project’
Neon Indian, Sleigh Bells, and Mark Ronson also play the NYC party, which united technology with music and art. [SPIN]
- DEFTONES Confirm Headlining U.S. Tour
California band schedules 27 new dates, set to donate partial proceeds to ailing bassist. [SPIN]
- Vans WARPED TOUR Launches!
See our picks of the 11 best moments, including Tom Morello, Taylor Momsen, and Alesana. [SPIN]
- 10 Best Moments of ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL
Lil Jon, Rivers Cuomo, and will.i.am join 185,000 electronic music fans in L.A. for the country’s biggest dance party. [SPIN]
- CHRIS BROWN Breaks Down Onstage at BET’s MICHAEL JACKSON Tribute
The R&B artist is moved to tears and unable to finish singing “Man in the Mirror.” [MTV]
- LILITH FAIR Returns with Tour Kick-Off
Sarah McLachlan and Sheryl Crow bring the female-friendly summer-fest back for 2010 with a Calgary opening date. [SPIN]
- MIA, INTERPOL, RAPTURE, SLEIGH BELLS, MARK RONSON Play New York Art Gallery Party
The Creators Projects, which celebrates the union of technology and art, also featured a film from Spike Jonze. [Spinner]
- RADIOHEAD‘s THOM YORKE and JONNY GREENWOOD Play Surprise Glastonbury Set
Yorke performed solo songs before Greenwood joined him onstage for Radiohead classics like “Karma Police.” [At Ease]
- MAROON 5 Announces Fall Tour
The quintet will support their Sept, 21 release Hands All Over with dates in October. [Billboard]
- JAY-Z and EMINEM Add Dates to Ballpark Tour
The hip-hop heavyweights will now perform two shows in both Detroit and New York City. [SPIN]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- WATCH: DRAKE Debuts Twitterific Duet with Jimmy Kimmel
The rapper and Kimmel rap together about Twitter, name drop everyone from Shaquille O’Neal to Heidi Montag. [Billboard]
- WATCH: PHISH Cover NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL
Witness jam and indie collide as the Vermont band takes on “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea.” [Consequence of Sound]
- LISTEN: ‘Dark Night’: DANGER MOUSE, SPARKLEHORSE & More
Iggy Pop, Julian Casablancas, Wayne Coyne and others sing on the long-awaited album. [SPIN]
- WATCH: KANYE, CHRIS BROWN Perform at BET Awards
R&B artist El DeBarge also returns at the TV special. Click here for more! [SPIN]
- DOWNLOAD: OF MONTREAL Debut First New Song
The Athens, GA, band also unveil the tracklist and cover art for September’s False Priest. [SPIN]
- WATCH: ANIMAL COLLECTIVE Debut Music Video
Psychedelic outfit’s video for “Guys Eyes” features lots of surfing, skateboarding, and sunshine. [Animal Collective]
- DOWNLOAD: Unreleased Song from Ambient Duo jj
EXCLUSIVE: Swedes unveil “Baby,” a collage of ambient sounds that’s a sonic sigh of relief. [SPIN]