No linkafication last week so we've got a super sized version today.Lifehacker takes a look at the Google Cloud Music platform...... while its sister publication posits how technology can make music videos relevant againThe trib looks a the country side of ChicagoWillie Nelson endorses a republican... can you guess why?Do musicians have better...

We've got Beastie Boys on our mind this week...From the AVClub: 170 Beastie References explained and the 23 minute Beastie Boy MegamixAnd from its sister publication, The Onion: a Beastie Boys History InfoGraphicWillie Nelson wants you to help farmers devastated by the recent stormsJimmy Fallon to host a week long tribute to Bob Marley

At long last, we have updated our FAQ Page to reflect The Barn's latest missionPrince: genius or madman?A guide to all the celebrity cameos in the Beastie's new Fight For Your Right Revisited long form video.We lost Lynn Hauldren, the Empire Carpet Guy this week. Here is a link to our trip down...

After this week's artist announcement, it looks like this will be another year that we won't be attending the biggest music festival that Chicago has to offer. Other pundits have already said it better than I can, but the prevailing thought seems to be that bigger and more diverse does not equal better. Certainly, the...

Cornmeal on Chicago radio - and on WGN of all places ?!?The Do's and Don'ts of Deadheads bridging the gap with Indie Rockers. This was a hot topic in the blogosphere this week with The National announcing a GD tribute album featuring various artists. Seattle weekly also weighs in.Coming to a box office near...

It's Earth Day. This video is charming because of the messengers, but the message hasn't changed in 23 years. This is the only planet we've got; there's no reason not to take care of it."Somebody has to do something...it's pathetic that it has to be us" - Jerry GarciaMore information about this video and...

The curator of our the I Love Charts tumblog offers his top ten song charts - Beatles, Clash, Ramones all make the listMy Morning Jacket jams out a little on their newest tuneWhoever writes the FAQ pages for Phish festivals certainly knows how to tickle my funny bone. the latest for Super Ball IX was...

We love this fairly scholarly article from NPR on how musicians get paid. Morale of the story: go see live music (especially in clubs).Festival! Chicago lakefront! The Dave rumors come true. I like some of the acts on the undercard, but don't think this lineup will get me out.One of our favorite Chicago...

Surprised to see "Train In Vain" find its way to the rotation at Radio City Music Hall? I'm all for anything that keeps that band rehearsing and mixing it up. +1 for defying expectations.Personally, I love the Spanish Jam that is tucked into this version of "The Other One" from the second set.

Some kick ass photos of the Furthur tour from Jambase.Enter your twitter account name and, using the hunch.com recommendation engine, this site will create a music playlist for you. Gotta admit, it worked pretty well for me.For the Dylan completist. Store, Organize. Display Appreciate... the entire body of work. Bootlegs too?This...