Donald Glover has been one of my favorite comedians for a few years now.  After watching his crazy escapades on Derrick Comedy 's online videos for years now I finally bought in when I randomly started seeing his influences on the NBC show "30 Rock."  But then, BLAOW, enters Troy onto community with another favorite Joel McHale (The Soup on E! Channel) and I have been amazed by the caliber of writing and delivery -- easily my favorite comedy show on television.  But as I started to follow him on Twitter i noticed this project of his entitled Culdesac, a hip hop and R&B album.  A serious attempt at music.  Say what?

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D.C.'s duo, Ratatat, releases their recent work today entitled LP4.  After trotting through the twelve tracks, I rather enjoyed myself. 

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One of the most current and inventive bands around today - Menomena - is soon to release their (third) full length album entitled Mines.  I have been keeping my eyes out for them and it looks like things are stirring. 

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Apparently the Arcade Fire is getting close to releasing their follow up to Neon Bible in the next few weeks.   If you check their website they have a neat flash player that lets you preview two new songs "Suburbs" and "Month of May."  I am hoping that the wait will end soon. 

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The Deftones have released their sixth studio album since their forming in 1988 entitled Diamond Eyes on May 4th.  With four years of input, they have brought together since 2006's Saturday Night Wrist - this was due to the fact they their bassist, Chi Cheng, fell into a coma after a serious car accident.  I must say, I am not impressed with this album.  I have listened to the album in order and out of sequence and it is not up to par (minus a song or two). 

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