• Conny Franko explores altered consciousness in new video; Photo coverage of Centerpiece, Sundressed, A Summer Better Than Yours, Letterbomb; Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds headline KZUM’s Blues Blowout tonight

• Zipline Brewing unveils first Beer Nebraska exclusive; Omaha Magazine features Parker, McClellan, Black Jonny Quest; Hear Grand Island concludes; Centerpiece plays first show tonight

• Lincoln Calling adds Brendan Kelly (The Lawrence Arms), Eros & the Eschaton, Yes You Are, more than 60 additional acts; The Reader interviews Maha’s executive director Schomburg; Miwi La Lupa, Phil Schaffart added to Oberst show

• Thursday night in photos, featuring Terrace Martin Social Club, the Mountain Goats and more; Built To Spill, Kamasi Washington tonight

• Forthcoming Better Friend EP ‘Safe House’ streaming now; Weekend photo coverage featuring Stiff Little Fingers, No Tide, Sweatfest