Kyp Malone (Of TV On The Radio) Has A Solo Project - Rain Machine

To be frank, we had no idea that Kyp Malone had a side project outside of his band TV On The Radio, much less that he was touring in its support. Well, turns out both are the case: Malone's project is called Rain Machine, and he just got signed to Anti Records this week. What's more, turns out that Malone played at the Henry Miller Library on Sunday night, and we were none the wiser. Seriously bummed!

Nonetheless, we managed to dig up some video for you (above) of Malone's project - think more mellow, acoustic TVOTR and you're on the right track. We have to say, it definitely sounds pretty fine to our ears - we're looking forward to hearing the record.

And just for the record, if anyone caught the Henry Miller Library show, we'd love to hear how it was!

Stephen Malkmus To Play Big Sur In July

If you happen to love Stephen Malkmus as much as we do (which is to say, a lot), then you will be quite pleased to learn that The Jicks frontman will be joined by his band for a one-off performance in Big Sur on July 24th. The event will be held at the Henry Miller Library, and is apparently part of an even entitled "folkYeah!". We have no idea either.

What we do know is that this will no doubt be a killer show, and a great way to spend your last Friday in July. Tickets are on sale now.

mp3: Stephen Malkmus - Baby C'Mon