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The Aliens Attack the U.S., Plot Destruction in September

Among all the reunion tours and what not, the former members of the Beta Band have their own project, The Aliens. The delicious debut album, Astronomy for Dogs, was released last week by Astralwerks. For those longer for the poppy weirdest of beta of yore ("Robot Man") mixed with 60s Mod-rock goodness ("Setting Sun") check out , this is your album. You can stream the whole album on their myspace page.

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Ojos De Brujo review...

I had heard that Ojos De Brujo put on a great show. After their gig last night - their second consecutive New York City date, they left me wanting to follow them up to Montreal for an encore performance tonight. The brand new Highline Ballroom (opened 30th April by Lou Reed) was the location for the show, an intimate venue with a great system in the West side’s Meat Packing District, and the perfect place for such a high energy show. (more at dancetracksdigital)

Cool Kids

Tune into East Village Radio later today for the Fader Let Out. The Cool Kids will be in-studio guests before their performance opening for Pharoahe Monch & LIVE BAND tonight @ Highline
Expect good natured banter and remixes. 6-8pm EST

and keep listening 8-10PM EST cause it's Mark Ronson's show immediately afterwards. Expect further good natured banter, remixes, and some previews of his show with LIVE BAND here at Highline July 11.

Updated the Photo Gallery...

new photo sets up for Peaches, Forro In the Dark, Ian Hunter, Jonah Smith & Dave Barnes.

new Art Brut video...

more pics!

thanks to our pal Leia for sending us these.
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Mark Ronson to make US live debut Uber-producer is bringing 'Version' to New York.

Mark Ronson has announced his debut live show in the US, scheduled to take place next month.

The producer will bring his entire band to the US for the first time and will perform in support of his debut release 'Versions'.

Known for his DJ and producing prowess, Ronson has worked on the album with the likes of Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen and Kasabian to record a string of re-worked covers which resulted in 'Versions'. (continue at nme.com)