I don't possess the very latest iPhone, and so what I've seen of that newfangled Siri feature has been friends' half-witted demos where the question posed is like "Siri, please tell me why I wake up…   Read Story »

As previously noted, the Flaming Lips are hard at work on a new collaborative album that will feature contributions from people like Bon Iver, Neon Indian, Nick Cave, Erykah Badu, and, apparently,…   Read Story »

While we wait for Kanye's Super Secret Surprise Guests (Rebecca Black?), let's glance back at yesterday's highlights. AnCo, Erykah Badu, Arcade Fire, Big Audio Dynamite, Bright Eyes, Cults, Suede,…   Read Story »

Erykah Badu's NSFW video for New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh)'s "Window Seat" opens with a note that it was "Inspired By Matt And Kim" then goes a few steps further, referencing the JFK…   Read Story »

By Amrit Singh & Brandon Stosuy The last day at SXSW is always tinged with a depressing end-of-the-summer vibe. (Or maybe end of the school year?) However you want to frame it, once the Saturday sun…   Read Story »

In the second worst surprise (oh hai, Lars) of SXSW, a denim-clad Kanye West served as ringleader of the G.O.O.D. Music showcase at Levi's/FADER Fort Saturday night. "It feels so good to rock for you…   Read Story »

Pre-ordered copies of the much discussed Merriweather Post Pavilion arrived with an 8-song "strictly limited, rare and exclusive mix cd, mixed by animal collective just for rough traders" that…   Read Story »

Remember that time My Morning Jacket made an appearance as the world's wettest wedding cover band at Bonnaroo this year? The monsoon-y marathon session stretched out to 4AM, along the way involving…   Read Story »

It's been just about eight years since Badu's dropped a full-length izm, so no surprise she's exiting her extended gestational period with an 18-track double-decker to accompany that trademark afro…   Read Story »