Fresh Bumbershoot

links Today's Fresh Links: Metric, Modest Mouse, David Cross and more!

The Chicago Tribune accepts an apology from Metric and enjoys the band’s energy.

Spinner shares a sample of the new Modest Mouse single “Autumn Beds” and features details on its June 23 release.

David Cross talks to the LA Times about movies, his upcoming book, and a slew of other projects in the works. (via)

So you’re diverging. You’re an octopus. You’re going eight ways.
Are you saying I’m like Tad — “8-Way Santa”? No one’s going to get that reference except old punkers. I’ve always done a lot of [stuff]. I’m making another TV show — my friend Jon Benjamin and I are shooting a pilot for Adult Swim.

You Ain’t No Picasso has pictures and raves from Janelle Monae’s Bonnaroo performance.

Spinner streams the Demonstration EP by The Honey Brothers.

Brooklyn Vegan reports hip-hop legends De La Soul will be touring with a ten-piece (!) band this summer.

The AV Club loves The Excitement Plan, the newest album from Todd Snider.

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