[Updated: 5:29 P.M.]
NEWS:
- STROKES Singer JULIAN CASABLANCAS Readies Solo Debut
Phrazes for the Young releases this fall, solo tour expected.[SPIN.com]
- Comedian RUSSELL BRAND Will Host MTV’s VMAs. Again
It’s the year of the Brits, with Muse making their stateside TV debut at the September ceremony. [MTV]
- GHOSTFACE KILLAH Preps R&B Album
The Wu-Tang Clan rapper taps John Legend, Estelle for The Wizard of Poetry. [Pitchfork.com]
- TRENT REZNOR Discusses Future of Nine Inch Nails
Renzor also disses Gene Simmons and “Mafia-type” record companies.[Daily Inquirer]
- MICHAEL STIPE, THOM YORKE, FRANK BLACK on New Covers Album
Dinosaur Jr., Mercury Rev also honor Miracle Legion’s Mark Mulcahy.[MySpace.com]
- AMY MILAN Announces Fall Tour
The Stars and BSS singer supports the September 8 release of her solo album. [Arts & Crafts]
- BECK Launches New Web Series, Plays Songs Acoustic
Hey, anything to avoid writing new music, right? [SPIN.com]
- WAVVES Frontman Nathan Williams Breaks Wrist Skateboarding
In related news, Williams enjoys guzzling 40s. [Pitchfork.com]
- TORI AMOS Kicks Off U.S. Tour
Diva genius wows half-filled hall — where was everyone? [SPIN.com]
- BRAND NEW Detail Fall Release
New York band’s Daisy drops September 22. [Antimusic.com]
- Noise-Rock Duo NO AGE Announce New Album Details
Not to self: Buy October EP and earplugs. [Fact Magazine]
- DAVID GRAY Announces New Album
Draw the Line is expected in September. [NME.com]
- RAKIM Returns with ‘The Seventh Seal’
Influential MC to release first studio album in seven years this summer. [Billboard.com]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- LISTEN: ANDRE 3000‘s New Song
Outkast rhymer shops at Ikea for new sex toys! [RockaCandy]
- LISTEN: New VIVIAN GIRLS Track, “When I’m Gone”
Get a taste of the lo-fi punk princesses’ upcoming album. [RCRDLBL]
- WATCH: T.I. Sends Messages from Prison in New Video
Says jailbird rapper: “Send cookies!” [MTV.com]
- WATCH: GRIZZLY BEAR, FEIST Perform with WILCO
Dreams do come true on Coney Island. [SPIN.com]
- WATCH: CASS MCCOMBS‘ Boozy New Video
Troubadour wanders aimlessly at a Beer Fest… searching for a bathroom? [Stereogum.com]
- LISTEN: ALBERTA CROSS’ Southern Swagger
Like Kings of Leon, but with less-tight jeans. [SPIN.com]
