Guardian Music — This week in Charlotte is for politics, but it's also loaded up with lots of the other kind of party, and plenty of star powerFrom turtle cams to the Scissor Sisters, the Democratic national convention involves some serious social action too. Accordi... more info

Prefix — Last night was a great night for music on late night TV. First the Walkmen stopped by ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/watch-aap-rocky-perform-goldie-with-the-roots-on-l/68213/ more info

Consequence of Sound — Better late than never. more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — With his album out in stores, 2 Chainz went on to the Jimmy Fallon Show to perform with The Roots. Chainz performed “No Lie” and “Spend It”. Yardie The post 2 Chainz Performing “No Lie” & “Spend It” On Jimmy Fallon Show appeared first... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Artist rendering of Cushman & Wakefield Theater R&B crooner and frequent Real Time with Bill Maher guest John Legend, whose 2010 album, Wake Up!, was a collaboration with The Roots and who we recently spotted checking out Frank Ocean at... more info

Guardian Music — Growth of accessible competitions in France offers young rappers a chance to voice their creativityLast month while the US band The Roots was launching Hip-Hop Fortnight at the Zenith in Paris, five young people were rapping in La Miroiterie, an arti... more info

Prefix — One of the biggest bands of the summer stopped by Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night. ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/watch-hot-chip-and-uestlove-perform-dont-deny-your/67342/ more info

Consequence of Sound — Late night rendition of "Don't Deny Your Heart". more info

Prefix — Stationary Manhattanites rejoice: the always quirky All Tomorrow's Parties I'll Be Your Mirror Festival, which was scheduled to ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/all-tomorrows-parties-moves-to-nyc/67182/ more info

Consequence of Sound — A quick chat and a jam with The Roots. more info