The JellyNYC Pool Parties might just be the best thing about summer in New York City. Totally fun and totally free. This year’s roster of bands is particularly good, especially this past week’s with Man Man headlining. The evidence of corporate sponsorship this year around was incredibly more evident, with huge banners at the entrances and booths set up. It sort of felt like you were trapped in a commercial, but it is still a great event.

One unexpected irritant were the fans up front acting strange in hopes of getting on camera. L.A.M.E.

Man Man were as great as ever, strange and joyful. Their albums are equally as good as their live show and well worth the purchase.

This Sunday: Octopus Project, Erase Errata, Dan Deacon, OCDJ and The Rub DJs featuring Mark Ronson (!)