Jun 30, 2013 By Julia Underwood Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 2013

The Montréal Festival International de Jazz runs until July 7.

Jun 28, 2013 By Laura Studarus Big Boi

Just in time for the Fourth of July, Big Boi’s got a new video featuring fireworks.

Jun 28, 2013 By Laura Studarus Moderat

Moderat’s “Bad Kingdom” video features a series of line drawings, tracking a member of the English aristocracy’s assent from ambitious young man to ruthless ruler.

Jun 28, 2013 By Ryan E. C. Hamm Grant Morrison

If you’re into comics at all, chances are you’ve got strong opinions about Scottish comic book writer Grant Morrison. Widely loved for his work on JLA, The Invisibles, We3, and All Star Superman, and widely panned for his work on Final Crisis and Batman R.I.P., Morrison has become something of a measuring stick for comic fans: If you love him, you really love him, and if you hate him, you really hate him. And somehow, even his most ardent opposition respects the sheer audacity and imagination in every piece of writing Morrison produces.

Jun 28, 2013 By Laura Studarus David Bowie

Apparently, David Bowie was offered a reoccurring role on NBC’s Hannibal.

Jun 28, 2013 By Laura Studarus Foxygen

Foxygen has expanded their slate of tour dates in support of debut album, We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic.

Jun 28, 2013 By Laura Studarus Distortion Mirrors

A while back, we had the pleasure of debuting “Phantomoptica” a track from Distortion Mirrors. Since the band has switched things up, taking their sound in a more industrial route, with hints of Smashing Pumpkins and My Bloody Valentine. We have the new single.

Jun 28, 2013 By Laura Studarus Franz Ferdinand

Take a taste of Franz Ferdinand’s forthcoming album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, due out August 27 via Domino.

Jun 28, 2013 By Laura Studarus Janelle Monáe

Good news Janelle Monáe fans—her sophomore album The Electric Lady will see the light of day on September 10 via Bad Boy/Universal.