John Vettese

Philly rapper Zilla Rocca covers The Beatles “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer,” plays Dobbs tonight

Strand of Oaks releases Darker Shores, early versions of his last album recorded with vintage synthesizers

Watch a new music video for The Thermals “Born to Kill” (playing Union Transfer on May 25)

John Mayer embarking on his first tour in three years; playing SBC, Allentown, AC in August

Watch more videos of Charles Bradley, Vampire Weekend and Pickwick from WFUV’s coverage of the Public Radio Rocks SXSW showcase

Kurt Vile and his daughter star in this freaking adorable video / commercial / whatever for “Never Run Away” (playing Union Transfer in May)

Download Low In the High Desert, a collaborative cassette EP from Daniel Bachman and Matthew Sage

Recap: Low played an instore set at Main Street Music

Sing along with Grease, cry with Big Star, in XPN’s Second Annual Music Film Festival (tickets on sale Monday)

Dark crooner Nick Cave takes command of the Keswick Theater (review, photos, setlist)