Supporting artists (and everybody) impacted by the fires in Los Angeles

In announcing the new Blondshell album this week, frontperson Sabrina Teitelbaum reflected on the wildfires that have torn through her hometown of Los Angeles. “The city I’ve lived in for ten years is burning and the scale of the loss is incomprehensible,” she writes. “In a way it feels dumb to talk about music, but I also think the whole point of art is for it to exist in the context of pain as a small emotional respite…even if just for one moment.” Teitelbaum shared links to ways to support the Los Angeles community in general, including Mutual Aid LA, an LA Fire Department Fundraiser, and Canine Rescue Club, a dog fostering organization. In addition, a number of artists were impacted directly: members of XPN favorites Dawes lost their homes (including lead singer Taylor Goldsmith, his wife Mandy Moore, and their family) and the band lost instruments and studio gear; indie pop artist Empress Of, rapper Fat Tony, and indie-psych outfit DIIV were also among those impacted. Brooklyn Vegan has a rundown of artist check-ins and GoFundMe links here; in addition, the Recording Academy and MusiCares have pledged $1 million to help musicians impacted by the fires. (Read more via Brooklyn Vegan and Pitchfork)

Festival lineups, anyone?

It may seem early in the year to start filling out your megafetival calendar, but spring will be here before you know it. Boston Calling in May features Luke Colmbs, Fall Out Boy, Dave Matthews Band, and Vampire Weekend. In June, Bonnaroo touches down in Tennessee with Olivia Rodrigo — the festival’s youngest-ever headliner at 21 — as well as Tyler, The Creator and Hozier. (Read more via Pitchfork and The Fader)

R.I.P. to a folk icon

Peter Yarrow of 60s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary passed away this week at age 86. As an obituary in The Guardian stated, “With their fine harmony singing, polished stage performances and social and political commitment, they crossed over from the New York City folk revival in Greenwich Village to international pop music success.” (Read more via The Guardian)

I’m With Her: Game to Lose (World Cafe Version)