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.
'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.