Snark Overload: Listen to Islands' Nick Diamonds rip apart Vampire Weekend during an interview at Coney Island's Siren Festival. [Idolator]

An Amy Winehouse scarecrow? Hey, whatever works. [Dlisted]

Jay-Z had some harsh words for rappers who try to "keep it hood" (excluding himself, of course). [Contact Music]

Drummer Dave Rowntree of Blur (unsuccessfully) ran for political office as a London Councillor. [NME]

Franz Ferdinand's third album is apparently on hold. [Contact Music]