Josh Johnson

Makaya McCraven is releasing 'Universal Beings E&F Sides' -- 14 previously unreleased tracks from the original 'Universal Beings' sessions -- alongside a documentary on the beloved 2018 album.

This week's ten Notable Releases include Higher Power's '90s rock-inspired LP2, Caspian's latest triumph, Wolf Parade's reliably solid new LP, Crowbar frontman Kirk Windstein's solo debut, and more.

The ”I'll Come Too” video features unused footage from the BBC's ’Planet Earth II.’

James Blake is in the middle of a rare run of solo piano shows, where he's been doing a lot of covers - including Aqua's infamous 1997 pop hit.

Plus: Kathy Griffin, Paul F. Tompkins, Kurt Braunohler, ASSSSCAT, James Adomian, Baron Vaughn & Open Mike Eagle, the new Chris Morris movie,m and lots more.

Jazz drummer/producer Makaya McCraven just released his great new album 'Universal Beings,' and it's picking up a lot of acclaim and getting some crossover love from hip hop audiences. He'll perform the music of the album at two U.S. shows with many of the album's guests...

Arca performed on two consecutive nights near the end of The Prelude to The Shed, a run of pre-programming for nonprofit art space The Shed, which is due to open in Manhattan in spring of 2019.

The 2018 edition of Seattle's Bumbershoot Festival happens Labor Day Weekend (August 31 - September 2) at the Seattle Center. The lineup has just been announced and includes Fleet Foxes, SZA, J. Cole, Portugal. The Man, Phoenix T-Pain, Rhye, Kelela, Lil Wayne, Young Thug, Dr. Octagon, Moses Sum…

Plus: Jon Benjamin & Jon Glazer, David Cross, Michael Ian Black, Scott Rogowski, free shows and lots more laughs

Plus: Win tickets to the SNL Writers Showcase at Q.E.D. Astoria.