Consequence of Sound — Belgian beer label commissioned two versions of "Bittersweet" for new cross-sensory campaign. more info

Stereogum — These days, the Roots, in their capacity as Tonight Show house band, are busy enough that they are not going to come out with a new song unless someone writes a check. Case in point: “Champion,” written to be the theme song for NBA Finals. Or tak... more info

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Stereogum — Yesterday, A$AP Rocky was in the news for saying some really, really stupid stuff in an interview. So it’s nice to be writing about him doing something cooler: Giving a memorable, intense performance with his A$AP Mob crew on The Tonight Show. This... more info

Consequence of Sound — With the Chi-town MC in tow, the tasty festival became a can't-miss event. more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Chicago’s own Chance the Rapper will be performing at Taste of Chicago Wednesday evening, according to a tweet he posted this morning. Tmw at 5 we’re playing the Taste. — Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) July 5, 2016   While his band D... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The headliners at Taste of Chicago 2016 have some specific backstage requests, including Cuties oranges, a jar of honey and for some, a hefty paycheck. According to a story at dnainfo.com, performers’ contracts (obtained through the Freedom of Inf... more info

Impose Magazine — On Thursday, June 2, Questlove hosted his weekly Bowl Train night at Brooklyn Bowl, but on this night his band The Roots, and Usher joined him for a surprise set. The show was an intimate precursor to the two headlining Philly’s Roots Picnic two da... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The Taste of Chicago has hosted a wide-ranging selection of free concerts over the years. Headliners this year include indie rockers The Decemberists, soul legends the Isley Brothers, genre-spanning brothers the Kongos, and alterna-punk icon Billy Id... more info

JamBase — Watch a number of musical tributes at last night’s BET Awards to the late great Prince. more info