Of Montreal

This Week: South Africa’s intriguing weirdo rave / rap crew Die Antwoord bring TEN$ION; A darker, draftier Of Montreal; Blondes DIY electronica; Dr. Dog is on album number seven; S…

“I know she’s kind of fug, but she’s my party drug.” I have no idea what’s going on here. I think the song is about taking acid in a public park. Which is apparently how the video …

This weekend the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Southampton, NY hosts Escape To New York. This year’s artists include: Patti Smith, Best Coast, Chairlift, The Vaccines, Edward Sh…

Handsome Furs bring anti-establishment synth-punk, John Maus does lo-fi robot disco, Shabazz Palaces push progression (album of the year?), Red Hot + Rio mix Brazil with the indie …

This week’s new albums include discs from LCD Soundsystem, Exodus, the Black Keys, Janelle Monae, and Nas. Read our quick cuts.