Shakira covers The XX

John Maus to Release 16 Old Tracks

The rarities collection includes stuff he made on tapes before he had a big-boy label. #Just Heard

The Books Set to Release Huge Box Set

Also, Nick Zammuto is going to try to remember how and why he wrote every Books song. #Just Heard

The Maze Returns

The You Are Here Festival builds a new life-size maze, with an incredible roster of performance. #Just Heard

Spy Music Festival announced

Mid-summer's fest includes performances from Diamond Terrifier, Magic Markers, and Man Forever. #Just Heard

Skrillex, Grimes, Diplo to tour Canada by private train

They say "like Festival Express!" and we say "Eco-Friendly Warped Tour?" #Just Heard

DIVE Changes Name to DIIV Because There Is Another Band Named DIVE

Frontman Z. Cole Smith says, "I don't really give a fuck." #Just Heard

Impose-Approved Presidential Candidate Vermin Supreme Fundraiser Tonight

Who cares that Obama is on Fallon when Vermin hangs out at Shea Stadium? #Just Heard

Alligator Indian, "Dark Fruit"

Haunting vocals over a sunny melody. #Just Heard

Rough Trade coming to Williamsblergh

Club conglomerate Bowery Presents helps to bring the record store and venue to NYC. #Just Heard

Actress, Julia Holter, Sun Araw, Maria Minerva to play Unsound Festival

Poland-based festival's New York edition has incredibly epic line-up. #Just Heard

Heavy Cream, "Johnny Johnny"

Getting their Jetts out. #Just Heard

Ben Greenberg Presents "Hubble Escape," Now on Tour

The Midwest gets the Superposition experience. #Just Heard

Hive Dwellers, Hamish Kilgour to play Market Hotel

It's the first non-secret show since the DIY venue was shut down two years ago. #Just Heard

Guantanamo Baywatch, "Boomerenga"

Slapstick, nudity-encouraging, raw surf punk from Portland. #Just Heard

Moon Block Party Desert Daze

Coachella sucks. Go to this instead. #Just Heard

Pandercakes, "Paint By Numbers"

Pop music for people who like smiling. #Just Heard