Summer’s just around the corner and there’s a ton of new music coming our way to accompany those road trips.

Brandon Flowers of The Killers has gone solo for now. Interpol has come back from their hiatus and even after some drama that shook them up, they’re definitely back with a tour and some new tracks. Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder has unveiled a new solo song and Jenny and Johnny drop their first track. Details on all these artists and more after the jump!

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Dirty Projectors have always been known for the quirky yet detailed orchestrations that dabble in experimental indie rock. However, their status peaked when they released “Stillness Is the Move,” an r&b song in disguise. Despite the fact that they initially received flak for the soul-dipping tune, it went on to be their most popular song and among others in 2009. Their album, Bitte Orca, which the song was released on via Domino Records, made our Top 20 Albums of 2009 list so we were glad to finally see them on stage again. We may have driven all the way up the West Coast to finally see them live again but their out-of-the-box arrangements only seemed natural in the spacious lands that are Sasquatch Music Festival.

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So, concert enthusiasts, we’ve gone ahead and decided for you that it’s best to roll out the month of February with the genre of your choosing. From 80′s dance to soul, to alternative country and highly experimental, we’ve got your bases covered. No need to thank us. Check out our picks below:

• Yes Giantess | Friday, February 26 | 8:00 pm | $5 | 21+ | Brooklyn Bowl, New York, NY – Map | Thank goodness for simple equations – disco, pop, electro influences (heavy on the synths!) make us want to dance. Sometimes that’s all that is needed. With Red Wire Black Wire and Samuel - Buy Tickets

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2009 was a great year in music, and we hope you enjoyed what it’s brought you. There’s been a wealth in reissues and limited edition releases, but new full-lengths will always be a thrill for music fiends like us.

So we count down the best albums of the year. Although there have been some great EPs and singles, this list includes only full-length albums that have been released in the US. Check our top 20 out below and let us know what you think!

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When everyone first heard Dirty Projectors‘ “Stillness Is the Move,” there were very mixed reactions to it. Some said that it was completely wild and refreshing for the Brooklyn group to dip into an R&B melody. Others were horrified that the band chose to release a song that echoed anything mainstream.

Either way, the song reached #1 in Brooklyn. Leading man, Dave Longstreth, who is known for mostly orchestrating very distinctive experimental sounds was very optimistic about the song as well but like most indie songs, it didn’t cross genre lines and into the mainstream realm as quickly as it could have.

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The indie rock collective, Dirty Projectors, has always been eccentric in their songwriting and visual style. Led by Dave Longstreth, their sounds of distinguished lo-fi arrangements have included incredibly tight harmonies and intricate accompaniment. David Byrne has even taken notice of the group before the two artists collaborated together on “Knotty Pine,” a fan favorite.

“Stillness Is The Move,” goes above and beyond their usual sound with soaring R&B-like harmonies which rest upon foreign sounding guitar riffs and highly addictive beats. The track has been praised by several critics and although it branches out of typical indie rock, it is still quite experimental.

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While we are still mourning the life of a legend and musical icon, here are some of the stories going around in the music world:

• Post-humos Michael Jackson is creating a buzz. This time by dominating the UK charts for both albums and singles.  According to NME, he scored the number one album and almost a quarter of entire top 200 single countdown. List of where he lies on the chart for both albums and singles are available.  (NME)
• During their headlining set at Glastonbury’s Jazz World Stage, pop superstars Black Eyed Peas paid tribute to the King of Pop, who passed away on June 25th.  Of the global icon, band member Will.i.am had kind words:  “He was a friend and we’re gonna miss him very much. Thank you very much for all you’ve done, I’m gonna miss you.” More info on their performance is available including a full list of the  songs played and why the crowd booed them early in the set. (NME)

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It’s always a pain when you’re really excited for your favorite artist or band to come to town only to find out that the show has been canceled. Reasons given are usually sickness, scheduling conflicts, or personal emergencies but it’s always somewhat of a letdown.

Concert-goers are usually told that either their tickets will be refunded or that the band will schedule a show later on in the year. All of this is usually okay, especially when the band members’ lives are in jeopardy. For instance, Pitchfork has reported that The Dirty Projectors had to cancel tonight’s show in Toronto because their van flipped over in Detroit, MI. Although members have been discharged from the hospital, the band has taken off tomorrow night’s show in Montreal off as well.

You can read The Dirty Projectors’ official statement below as well as take a poll in regards to your feelings about canceled shows.

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