JamBase — OUR WEDNESDAY NOD TO WORK AND WORKIN' IT CONTINUES George Clinton Each Wednesday JamBase wants to give you a couple sonic tidbits to help you make it through to the weekend. Last week, we offered up Merle Haggard and Merle Travis for your hump d... more info

A Deeper Shade of Soul — I watched the Michael Jackson memorial show on Tuesday and was pleasantly surprised with how well it came off. The tributes were heartfelt and authentic, and the musical performances, for the most part, worked. It did him justice, unlike the disast... more info

Stereogum — From their love of psychedelic rock and stoner funk to their chunky aviators and half-buttoned polyester shirts, NYC octet the Phenomenal Hand Clap Band are hopelessly devoted to a kitschy '70s revival that might never happen. But it makes for a pret... more info