New York Times — The class of 2017 also includes Journey, Electric Light Orchestra and Yes, and a special honor goes to Chic’s Nile Rodgers. more info

Uncut — It's About Time will be released to coincide with the 40-year anniversary of the band’s formation Nile Rodgers It's About Time will be released to coincide with the 40-year anniversary of the band’s formation The post Nile Rodgers announces... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Also: Richard Ashcroft, Whitney, Laura Marling, The Black Angels, Nile Rodgers, Pinegrove, Tycho & more! Continue reading… more info

Idolator — See the 200+ new acts added to this year’s roster. more info

Stereogum — SXSW has shared another round of performers for their 2017 music festival. Some highlights from among the 200 new additions: Beach Slang, Menace Beach, Cherry Glazerr, IAN SWEET, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Temples, Weaves, Muncie Girls, Omni, P... more info

NME — The gig will raise money for Autism Rocks more info

JamBase — The first Roots Picnic NYC drew to a close with The Roots backing a number of impressive acts during yesterday's full slate of performances in Bryant Park. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Saturday is the day The Roots headline with a collaborative set with D'Angelo and John Mayer. On Sunday they headline with a collaborative set with David Byrne, Nile Rodgers, and Wu-Tang Clan. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — Jeff Tweedy and co. support their new album Schmilco with "Someone to Lose". more info

New York Times — This event from Philadelphia heads to Bryant Park, with guests also including Wu-Tang Clan, Nile Rodgers and D’Angelo. more info