- R.E.M., My Morning Jacket, Soccer Mommy, Jamila Woods, The Decemberists, Jay Som, Devendra Banhart, and many more are among those included on the benefit compilation Good Music to Avert the Collapse of American Democracy, available for just 24 hours TODAY.
- Wilco announced a gigantic reissue of their still under-appreciated third album Summerteeth, out Nov. 6. Of note, the CD version includes a 26-song set recorded 11/1/99 at the Boulder Theater. Maybe you were there?
- Hot Chip plays DJ on the latest release in the long-running Late Night Tales series, out Oct. 2. Hear their new take on the Velvet Underground's "Candy Says."
- Paste points to a new documentary about Disneyland's short-lived early '80s sci-fi band Halyx, described as "part Star Wars, part KISS, and entirely amazing."
- The National's Matt Berninger is gearing up for the release of his solo debut next month by giving away "a handmade mix CD, made with love, by Matt Berninger."
- Oooh, interesting! A new book asks musicians about the song they want to die to. Jim James, Angel Olsen, Stephen Malkmus, Andre 3000, Phoebe Bridgers, Wanda Jackson, and lots more are included.
