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”It was a joy to record my version of Mirah's song ’Of Pressure’ using the old cassette 4 track and all the instruments we used to use together in the old days,” Phil Elverum said of the cover, which is part of a tribute LP included with the reissue.

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.

”While all workers are suffering right now, musicians, touring workers, DJs and other gig economy workers are particularly hurt because we are ineligible for unemployment, paid sick leave, or other benefits under our current system.”

The lineup also includes The So So Glos, Vundabar, Shannen Moser, Brandon Wardell, and more.

”I was a wreck for several days after I heard the news, listening to and reading all his work. Then I decided to learn 'We Are Real' as a way to console myself,” Yoni Wolf says.

This week's Notable Releases include Marika Hackman's bold, new wavey third album, Slipknot's first in five years, Bon Iver's latest, and more.

'Sans Soleil,' the second album in Ceschi's planned trilogy, comes out in August.

Listen to new songs by Caroline Polachek, Rico Nasty, DJ Shadow/De La Soul, Denzel Curry, Big Sean, Gavin Rayna Russom, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Warmduscher, and more.

Listen to new songs by Anna Meredith, Maria Usbeck, Violent Femmes, Jeremy Ivey, Cliterati, The Mountain Goats, dvsn, Young Guv, Sam Evian, and more.

Listen to new songs by Saul Williams, The Soft Cavalry, WHY?, The Drums, Shakey Graves, serpentwithfeet/Ty Dolla $ign, Russian Circles, Clark, Low Flying Hawks (Melvins/Mr. Bungle), and more.