Tuesdaily Music Post: Drought Edition

There really isn't anything that you should be checking out this week. Linkin Park's new album is unnecessary, it sounds like songs cut from the first two, both of which are pretty okay. That's really all there is, and it sucks. Fortunately this summer has a lot coming, including:

June 5: DMX producer Swizz Beatz drops "One Man Band," which will probably be better in instrumental.

June 12: Queens of the Stone Age-Era Vulgaris. I mentioned single Sick, Sick, Sick in the last TMP and the more I listen to it the more I like it. It features Strokes front man Julian Casablancas on synth guitar and backing vocals. For those that don't know, Casablancas is the coolest bastard in the world, so check it out.

June 19: White Stripes-Icky Thump. Don't have anything more to say about this. See previous TMP.

June 26: Editors-An End Has a Start. The Editors are one of my favorite bands that no one else I know has heard about. Cannot wait for this.

Art Brut-It's a Bit Complicated. I love Art Brut. They have an entirely unique style that means they'll never be mainstream but they rock.

July 3: Velvet Revolver-Libertad. Slash is the lead guitarist, so get ready to have your ass blown off by this record. Velvet Revolver is quality.

July 10: Interpol-Our Love to Admire. A decent band with some passable stuff. Take it or leave it, they're nothing too special.