Stereogum — Ryan Adams’ self-released Pax-Am era continues to be incredibly fruitful. The latest batch of Adams news includes a 7″ with Johnny Depp, Christmas merchandise, and a Dead Kennedys cover with Jello Biafra himself. Incidentally, here’s a tiny pho... more info

NME — The Canadian band played the punk classic in Santa Barbara more info

Stereogum — Arcade Fire’s latest localized tribute cover went down last night at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Dead Kennedys’ “California Über Alles” was the song of choice, despite the fact that Jello Biafra and company hailed from San Francisco, five hours ... more info

Mercury News, California — Dead Kennedys, Velvet Underground and Van Halen also make our list of bands that had a hard time transitioning between lead vocalists. more info

Stereogum — The Danish postpunkers Lower are the rare European band to show almost as much influence from the Dead Kennedys as they do from Joy Division. The band’s roiling sprint somehow manages to be fractured and frantic, even as it broods. Next week, the b... more info

NME — Man behind iconic record sleeves for Debbie Harry and The Dead Kennedys passes away following fall at home more info