Dlisted — From rape, rape, rape to jokes about concentration camps – the news has felt like a walk through Willy Wonka’s factory this week. A walk that took place after Augustus Gloop tainted the chocolate river and the smoke from Veruca Salt in the incine... more info

Stereogum — Following the very public outing of Harvey Weinstein as a sexual predator, more and more women have stepped forward to share their own stories of harassment and assault at the hands of other men in the film industry. One of those men is director Jame... more info

Stereogum — Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory will be brought to life at the Hollywood Bowl starting 11/3. While the film plays, a live cast will perform its iconic music alongside an orchestra. The show will star John Stamos as Willy Wonka, Elle King as Veruc... more info

Stereogum — In addition to guitar heroics and hooks on hooks, one of the main reasons we named Partner a Band To Watch is that their songs are often hilarious. New single "Gross Secret," a swaggering rocker that somewhat resembles Veruca Salt covering the White ... more info

Kings of A&R — The alternative rock act Slowkiss are building a solid story with Forever Together. Think Veruca Salt meets L7. The LA four piece just performed SXSW and wrapped up a series of shows at LA’s Viper Room and Redwood Bar. The latest track comes off ... more info

Stereogum — Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse, the two stepsisters behind the Oklahoma City trio Skating Polly, were not yet born when Veruca Salt were taking over alt-rock radio. (Mayo is 21, and Bighorse is 16; they were 14 and nine, respectively, when they start... more info

Stereogum — Best Coast headlined Don't Sit Down, a benefit show to support Planned Parenthood, at Los Angeles' El Rey Theatre last night. Organized by the band's own Bethany Cosentino, the fundraiser also featured performances and DJ sets from Grouplove, MUNA, W... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — On Saturday night, Liz Phair and Bethany Cosentino will perform at the El Rey Theatre as part of “Don’t Sit Down,” a concert benefiting Planned Parenthood that will also feature Grouplove, Muna, the Regrettes and Nina Gordon and Lo... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — On Saturday night, Liz Phair and Bethany Cosentino will perform at the El Rey Theatre as part of “Don’t Sit Down,” a concert benefiting Planned Parenthood that will also feature Grouplove, Muna, the Regrettes and Nina Gordon and Lo... more info

Time — Playing Veruca Salt alongside the celebrated actor, who died Aug. 29 more info