This weekend we sent Pat from Pop Tarts Suck Toasted to soak up some music at the Catskills-based ATP Festival; here's his report from Friday and Saturday. (Check back later for an update from yesterday.) more ›

All Tomorrow's Parties (better known as ATP) got a New York home last year in the Catskills, and the old upstate resort Kutshers provided such a perfect space that it'll all be happening again this year. The fest is hands down the most enjoyable event we've ever personally attended, and the soundtrack provided isn't too shabby either. This year Animal Collective, Sufjan Stevens, Flaming Lips, Deerhoof and many many many more will be performing throughout the three days; there's also poker with Steve Albini (don't miss his band Shellac, either), and plenty of other distractions to keep you entertained (check out photos from last year here). If you're free this weekend, we highly recommend buying yourself a ticket—but first, get to know the organizer a little better. more ›

Thanksgiving Day Parade Rick-Rolled more ›

Those making the trek upstate this weekend to see My Bloody Valentine reunite at the All Tomorrow's Parties Festival might discover a bloody valentine of another sort in the hotel they'll be staying at--bed bugs! On a message board for the festival, a fan is trying to spread the word that Kutchers, the on-site hotel "has BED BUGS," they repeat, "BED BUGS." While many concert goers often hope to meet an additional guest to accompany their return from a live show, this warning makes it clear that "you DO NOT want to take (bed bugs) home." Readers, let us know if you hear of any other bed bug reports from ATP or if this is a case of delusional parasitosis. more ›

The summertime free music options keep on rolling out. Not to be outdone by the recent Summerstage announcement or River to River's Wire kick-off, Brooklyn's answer to free in-park music stepped up this week to show what they've got. The Celebrate Brooklyn series runs all summer long at the Prospect Park Band Shell, and will kick off with a free Isaac Hayes show on June 12th. From there, they'll host a number of free (well, $3 recommended donation) shows, with everyone from Medeski Martin and Wood to Ghostland Observatory performing. Even if you're not in the mood to actually attend one of these shows, there are few better ways to spend a summer evening than setting up a picnic outside the gates and listen from afar. You can see the entire lineup here. more ›