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

Chorus.fm — The National have announced some listening parties across the country for the upcoming Grateful Dead tribute album they helped put together. The venues can be found on the poster below. The post Listening Parties for Grateful Dead Tribute Album appe... more info

Stereogum — It’s weird to see various old Grateful Dead members promoting things on late-night TV; it’s not a format that would seem very well-suited to what they do. Earlier this year, for instance, the Grateful Dead quasi-reunion Dead & Company — which f... more info

Consequence of Sound — Grateful Dead members and John Mayer delivered four-song performance amid a plume of pot smoke. more info