Amber Coffman on life after Dirty Projectors: ‘Being on my own was pretty heavy’
The singer had a huge fallout with her ex, former bandmate Dave Longstreth, after he finished producing her debut solo album. He may have slated her on his record – but there’s no retaliation here
February 2017
Dirty Projectors: Dirty Projectors review – deliciously caustic breakup album
(Domino)
Kitty Empire's album of the week
Dirty Projectors: Dirty Projectors review – spectacular sonic fallout
David Longstreth’s breakup with former bandmate Amber Coffman is inescapable on this incendiary set
Dirty Projectors’ Dave Longstreth: ‘The new album says yes to love’
The band’s latest record is a journey through heartbreak, from anger and grief to despair and liberation. Is it about Longstreth’s split with former bandmate Amber Coffman? It’s a metaphor, he says
May 2016
Olga Bell: Tempo review – spry melodies and restless rhythms
(One Little Indian)
January 2016
Publicist resigns following allegation of sexual harassment by Dirty Projectors' Amber Coffman
Heathcliff Berru, the founder of a PR company that represented Odd Future and Killer Mike, apologises for ‘crossing the line of decency’
August 2015
The Expanding Flower Planet: Deradoorian review – blossoming grooves
Angel Deradoorian’s debut solo album is a delicious treat
April 2014
Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks: Enter the Slasher House review – passable indie, but don't give up the day jobs
A middling foray down the supergroup route for Avey Tare, with the odd flash of brilliance, says Phil Mongredien
April 2013
The Guardian's Music Podcast
Music Weekly podcast: Hookworms go wah-wah, and Charli XCX goes it alone
New music
New music: Dirty Projectors – The Socialites (Joe Goddard Remix)
March 2013
Music blog
SXSW music festival: Solange, Death Grips and Kendrick Lamar
Sam Wolfson: In our final report from Austin, Texas, we load up on brisket buns and head off to hear some slick pop and thrillingly abrasive hip-hop
January 2013
Solange – review
Beyoncé's younger sibling is very much her own woman now, and her first UK show in four years is a revelation, writes Kitty Empire
December 2012
Best albums of 2012
Best albums of 2012, No 4: Dirty Projectors – Swing Lo Magellan
Tim Jonze: David Longstreth was at his most direct and heartfelt as Dirty Projectors sent a love letter to the joy of music
November 2012
Vampire Weekend and Dirty Projectors to perform at Sandy benefit concert
This week's new tracks
This week's new tracks
October 2012
Dirty Projectors – review
Dirty Projectors – review
July 2012
Dirty Projectors: Swing Lo Magellan – review
Dirty Projectors' streamlined sixth album combines the energy of old with a new-found directness, writes Hermione Hoby
