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”I can’t believe we made it 20 years, and thinking about how the label started I’m still not completely sure how we did,” label owner Joe Steinhardt writes. ”To celebrate we’re going to hold an expo in Philadelphia, because it feels like there aren’t enough expos these days and it’s time we do something about it.”

The Vermont festival returned for its 10th edition after a two year pandemic hiatus, and Friday also featured Guerilla Toss, Father Figuer, The Bubs, Guy Ferrari, Ric Wilson, Sammus, and more.

Over 600 artists have signed onto the campaign so far, which was launched by the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers.

A new musicians’ union, the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers, has formed, and its first objective is to seek aid for musicians affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The letter was organized by members of Speedy Ortiz, Downtown Boys, and more, and signed by members of Fugazi, Deerhoof, Cloud Nothings, Jeff Rosenstock, Ted Leo, WHY?, and more.

They also have several upcoming tour dates, including shows in NY, NJ, The Fest, and more…

After playing their first proper NYC show in over 20 years (pics, recap), the reunited Bikini Kill hit Terminal 5 on Saturday. Two more NYC shows to go…

Bikini Kill are gearing up for their reunion shows, including four in LA, four in NYC, and two in London…

‘The New Negroes,’ which Open Mike Eagle co-created with comedian Baron Vaughn, will also feature MF Doom, Hannibal Buress, Lizzo, Father, Phonte, Method Man, and Sammus in upcoming episodes.

Plus: Feels, Underdog, Hirs, Stereolab’s first US tour in a decade, The Lonely Island’s first-ever tour, Craig Finn, Stephen Malkmus, and more tour-related news.