2 Live Crew

In previous years, Rock Fest declared itself a “NON-MOSHING FESTIVAL”

“I know this induction is supposed to be me talking about myself and shit man, but fuck that. I would not be here without them“ – Eminem after thanking dozens and dozens in his Rock Hall speech

Plus: The Bobby Lees, Khruangbin, Grace Cummings, Placebo, The Kills, Carcass, Son Lux, Tré Burt & Joules Satyr, Lollapalooza, and more tour and festival news.

From ’90s ska to Nina Simone, from Anti-Flag to the history of hip hop, there’s something for everyone in this roundup of new and recent documentaries to stream.

Katie & Kevin’s livestream this week also featured covers of Lucinda Williams and Dottie West, some of their original songs, a call from comedian Kate Berlant, and more.

Plus: Hammer’s House Party Tour, Reptaliens, Gogol Bordello, Sinkane, Foxwarren, and more tour-related news.

Fresh Kid Ice (real name Christopher Wong Won) of the raunchy veteran rap group 2 Live Crew has passed away at age 53. The cause of death was a “medical condition” but no other information is currently known.

Eric Andre’s mangina included.

The Growlers have shared the video for “I’ll Be Around,” the current single from their new album City Club. Directed by Warren Fu, it’s set in a hospital emergency room in the wee hours, when things get weird.

“The Growlers may be the most interesting band in the world, certainly one of the coolest. Nor gypsy, nor goth, nor surfer, nor punk, yet somehow all of them.” – Julian Casablancas