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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.

We rounded up the NYCC music-related happenings. The very popular comic convention also covers the worlds of genre television, movies, gaming, anime, and comedy.

Jon Hopkins, Graham Coxon, Sloppy Jane, Sammus, and more Tuesday show options.

Plus: Openers added to Tribulation tour, Movielife members Vinnie Caruana & Brandon Reilly are hitting the road together, as well as Mac DeMarco, Angel Olsen, Horse Feathers, and more tour news.