Hump Day Happenings

I actually didn't get around to posting this yesterday, so here it is. It's been a pretty chill week for me, but I am definitely looking forward to this weekend. I actually sold my Pitchfork 3-day pass because I didn't want to deal with the crowds this year. As a consolation, I picked up a ticket to see Pavement at Pritzker Pavilion in September!

• Three people arrested over attempted murder at T in The Park
• Belle & Sebastian debut new song in Helsinki
• Could Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch become a state park?
• moe. has a little fun at the expense of PT
• NPR has the exclusive premiere of The Avett Brothers new music video
• QOTSA will reunite for a benefit for their good friend Brian O'Connor

Phish - 6/25/10 "Chalk Dust Torture" from Phish on Vimeo.

Hump Day Happenings

After putting in my request for Phish summer tour tickets last night, I headed out to Piece where I enjoyed a Dark-n-Curvy Dunkelweizen and some pizza. I am really excited for the Experience Hendrix show tomorrow night at the Chicago Theatre. Here is some news and a video to help you get over the hump day known as Wednesday.

• Mumford & Sons will play Glastonbury this year
• A 1971 Led Zeppelin bootleg turned up in an unusual place
• David Byrne + St. Vincent + brass ensemble = awesome!
• Jack White & Jay-Z have recorded a song together
• Jimmy Fallon will salute Exile on Main Street on his show
• Michael Jackson's estate signs $250 million record contract

Rolling Stones - Honky Talk Woman(Live)

Hump Day Happenings

• Pitchfork and I actually agree on something!
• Lil Wayne documentary gets straight-to-DVD release
• Animal Collective will release a studio EP with the first ever Grateful Dead sample
• Michael Jackson's father is being denied his $15,000 monthly allowance
• New Rammstein album banned from public display in Germany
• The Hood Internet just released The Mixtape Volume 4

Lastly, Aerosmith has been providing more drama than an episode of Gossip Girl. It appears that Aerosmith may have solved their issues for the time being. Steven Tyler made a surprise visit at a Joe Perry solo gig last night in New York City. Joe Perry also took to his Twitter page to dispel rumors of Aerosmith breaking up. It would have been a shame if the band would hired a new singer and continued under the Aerosmith name.

Hear Michael Jackson's "This Is It"

News From The Analog

• Billboard sits down with Paul McCartney to talk about The Beatles:Rock Band, the remastering of Abbey Road and iTunes. Above photo (AP Photo/MTV Games)

• British phenoms Arctic Monkeys have lined up a UK and Ireland arena tour. NME has the scoop here.

• Last Thursday members of The Strokes, The Killers and even Kid Rock showed up to salute Tom Petty. Brooklyn Vegan has the scoop on last weeks Petty Fest at Bowery Ballroom in NYC.

• Aquarium Drunkard sits down with Vic Chesnutt. Read the interview here.

• Phish was featured on NPR's Morning Edition last week. The segment which featured Trey Anastasio and Page McConnell talked about their new album 'Joy' and what the future holds for the phab four. Click here to read the interview.

Last, but sadly it took seventy days for Michael Jackson to be buried. Pretty sad if you ask me, but this is just the beginning of what will be a very long line of court cases regarding who gets what. Rolling Stone has the coverage here.