Cochemea

Run The Jewels gave their new album a surprise early release in the midst of nationwide protests against police brutality, helping to raise tens of thousands of dollars for injustice-fighting organizations and giving a voice to the unheard in the process.

”Fuck it, why wait,” the duo wrote. ”The world is infested with bullshit so here's something raw to listen to while you deal with it all. We hope it brings you some joy.”

Kevin Morby's year-end lists for BrooklynVegan have become an annual tradition, and this year's his favorites include Purple Mountains, Big Thief, 75 Dollar Bill and more...

William Tyler, who played in the mid-'90s lineup of Silver Jews, hosted a tribute to the late David Berman in Nashville over Thanksgiving weekend, and he'll be part of another one at Portland Bunk Bar on January 4, which would've been Berman's 53rd birthday...

Plus: Chris Gethard, Gouge Away, Clipping, Mark Kozelek, Mariah Carey Christmas Tour, John Zorn, Frankie & The Witch Fingers, Yip Deceiver, Faux Real, Sarah Davachi, and more tour-related news.

Even if you have no interest in buying vinyl, there are lots of fun things to do and see in NYC for Record Store Day, including live bands, swag, free beer and more.

Record Store Day is April 13 and Brooklyn's Rough Trade is doing a lot as usual, with a Flaming Lips installation, Cochemea, David J, and more.

Tonight's NYC-area shows include Ulver, KISS, Jose Gonzalez, Bambara, Gary Clark Jr, Homeshake, Torres, Weakened Friends, and more.

Cochemea was a longtime saxophonist in Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, and he also makes spiritual jazz on his own...