Stereogum — Black Midi supported their friends in the band 404 for a charity gig at the Shacklewell Arms in London last night. They did it under the name "Black Mini." And their brief four-song set consisted entirely of covers -- "Hey Joe," Red Hot Chili Peppers... more info

Consequence of Sound — To Be One with You lands in stores in November. Red Hot Chili Peppers Josh Klinghoffer announces debut solo album as Pluralone Lake Schatz more info

JamBase — The Red Hot Chili Peppers celebrated guitarist Josh Klinghoffer's birthday by performing 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' era original "Sikamikanico" live for the first time on Thursday night at Rock In Rio. more info

JamBase — Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder sat-in with a number of bands at Ohana 2019 including The Strokes, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real and Red Hot Chili Peppers. more info

Consequence of Sound — The jubilant surprise collaboration came Sunday night. Eddie Vedder and Red Hot Chili Peppers cover The Cars “Just What I Needed” at Ohana Festival: Watch Lake Schatz more info

Stereogum — The annual Global Citizen Festival is happening this weekend in New York but founder Hugh Evans is thinking bigger. He’s enlisted some of the world’s top talent including Hugh Jackman, Pharrell, Chris Martin and Metallica, to kick off a yearlong ... more info

Stereogum — Last week, we lost Ric Ocasek, the former frontman of new wave greats the Cars. Ocasek died at the age of 75, leaving behind one hell of a legacy. And since Ocasek's passing, his admirers have found different ways to pay tributes. Two nights ago, for... more info

Consequence of Sound — The Los Angeles rockers brought high energy to the classic 1978 hit for the crowd in Singapore on Sunday. Red Hot Chili Peppers pay tribute to Ric Ocasek with cover of “Just What I Needed”: Watch Robin Bacior more info

JamBase — Red Hot Chili Peppers honored the late Ric Ocasek by debuting a cover of The Cars' "Just What I Needed" on Sunday in Singapore. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Weezer, Billy Idol and Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea are among peers and admirers honoring Ric Ocasek, the Cars frontman who died Sunday at age 75. more info