New Johnny Cash, Stephen Malkmus, more previewed

2006's second half is already shaping up to be a doozy. With releases from Bob Dylan, Radiohead and Beyonce expected, monies are sure to be flowing through Virgin Megastore's credit card system. Mmm.

Of course, I wouldn't bring this up if there wasn't a catch. Alas -- I have ways for you to hear some of the most highly anticipated of the yet-to-come, including a four new tracks from the straight-up fuckin' weird Matthew Friedberger and a full album stream from the Man in Black himself. And a new one from ex-Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus! Before the poodle ripped off his face, of course. See below.

Johnny Cash - American V: A Hundred Highways
Matthew Friedberger - Winter Woman/Holy Ghost Language School tracks
James Figurine - Mistake Mistake Mistake Mistake tracks
Stephen Malkmus - "Mets to Infinity"