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J Dilla

We sift the ‘net for today’s top stories so you don’t have to…

  • Pitchfork asked Corin Tucker about her favorite records from over the years.
  • Glasser wrapped up her full-length debut.
  • Lazer Sword announced their debut album.
  • Michael Gira gave the Quietus a track-by-track breakdown of the new Swans record.
  • Mosca gave Fabric an exclusive mix and interview.
  • Stephin Merritt performed his version of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
  • The Guardian examined the importance of Moog synthesizers.
  • Class Actress played two unreleased tracks for Daytrotter.
  • So it doesn’t look like Spotify will hit our shores after all.
  • Avey Tare readied his first solo record.
  • Autolux are back.
  • Stones Throw shared some free J Dilla tracks.
  • Resident Advisor scored a rare interview with Craig Richards.
  • Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti is headed to Europe this fall.
  • Frankie Rose & the Outs performed an acoustic tune for the FADER.
  • Sounds like a decent record store doc.
  • Neon Indian explained his name.
  • Fear’s bassist passed away.
  • Spin got Underworld’s Karl Hyde to send them a tour gallery.
  • Bethany of Best Coast discussed her cat obsession.
  • Magnet tracked down the main dude from Young Marble Giants.
  • Built To Spill remixed some of their classic songs.
  • And the posthumous Michael Jackson releases begin.