Brooklyn Vegan — On the sixth episode of our Spotify "In Residence" show, we talk about the legacy of Prince and The Grateful Dead, we offer Kanye West an idea for a mobile app, plus a whole lot of Canada and lots more. Continue reading… more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza will unveil an art collection crafted from the new medium of "rhythm-on-canvas" on June 16. Menza has been working with art team and publisher SceneFour on the collection titled "Rhythm Hits The Wall". Says Menza... more info

Rolling Stone — This five-plus hour, 59 track Grateful Dead tribute album is a monument of living history – an image of their golden road branching out endlessly. Curated by Brooklyn indie-rock luminaries the National, it conspicuously slights the Dead'... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Previous contributors include Bret Easton Ellis, Kate Christensen, Lauren Groff, T.C. Boyle, Dana Spiotta, Amy Bloom, Aim... more info

Guardian Music — A five-CD, 59-track compilation of alt-rock Grateful Dead covers – curated by the National’s Aaron and Bryce Dessner – reveals the band’s timeless songcraftEverything about Day of the Dead suggests that it long ago ceased ... more info

Guardian Music — The indie giants have made a five-disc covers compilation in honour of the Dead. Here their lead singer talks about their impact, how Sonic Youth were their natural successors and why they’re so much more than a ‘jam band’You woul... more info

Consequence of Sound — The National's Dessner brothers lead a star-studded cast for a Grateful Dead covers album. more info

Guardian Music — The legendary band may have bid a farewell last July, but their co-founder has never been busier – and he doesn’t even need the moneyIt’s the night before the year’s first rehearsal with John Mayer, and Bob Weir is strummi... more info

DrownedInSound — A wonderful tribute to The Grateful Dead, unlikely to ever get topped more info

Uncut — The music never stops: The National's five-hour tribute to The Grateful Dead. The music never stops: The National's five-hour tribute to The Grateful Dead. The post Day Of The Dead reviewed! appeared first on Uncut. more info