Stereogum — Willie Nelson is the subject of a new profile in The New Yorker today. Writer Alex Abramovich followed Nelson, 92, on tour this year, to get a window into this final phase of his legendary life. There's a lot of noteworthy info in the story. For in... more info

Obscure Sound — A grooving rock stylishness stirs on “Left of SoSo,” a memorable new track from Maffa Rico that blends smooth brass, dynamic vocals, and suave guitar work with intoxicating effect. Led by singer and multi-instrumentalist Bradley Giroux, the Los A... more info

Stereogum — Wilco will bring their Solid Sound festival back to MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA this summer. Taking place June 26-28, the event will feature sets from both Wilco and Jeff Tweedy and a previously announced collaboration with Billy Bragg performing th... more info

Obscure Sound — “Pigeon Forge” is a gripping new track from The Stupid Reasons, embracing post-punk and Gothic Americana influences within its driving rock sound. Singer-songwriter Gus Carrington and band consume with a sound that seamlessly shifts between illum... more info

Magnet Magazine — 20 years ago today, Wilco released Kicking Television: Live In Chicago. Hello, Nels and Pat! Read our 2019 Wilco live review: The post Wilco Released “Kicking Television: Live In Chicago” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — It’s a huge news day for Chicago bands affiliated with Finn Wolfhard. First, rock ‘n’ rollers Twin Peaks teased a reunion. Now we’ve got a new track from the Slaps, the post-rockers who have served as Wolfhard’s backing band on tour. The... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Ken Coomer (Wilco). We fell in love with the drummer. Read our classic Wilco cover story detailing Coomer’s departure from the band: The post Happy Birthday Ken Coomer (Wilco) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — Jeff Tweedy released his solo triple album Twilight Override last month, and last night he stopped by The Late Show to perform a couple of tracks as the musical guest. The Wilco frontman performed album highlights “Lou Reed Was My Babysitter�... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday John and Sean Ono Lennon. Beautiful boys. (Sean photo for MAGNET by Gene Smirnov.) Read the Primitives on the John/Beatles song that invented punk (“Birthday”) and our Claypool Lennon Delirium cover story with Sean and Les Claypool... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Les Claypool (Primus, Claypool Lennon Delirium). Pudding time! Read our Claypool Lennon Delirium cover story with Les and Sean Lennon (cover photo for MAGNET by Gene Smirnov) by Wilco’s Nels Cline: The post Happy Birthday Les Claypoo... more info