• Inclusivity, safety among discussion topics at Omaha DIY Forum; photo coverage of Hear Grand Island, The Bay re-launch, Flatwater Music Festival, The Great American Metal BBQ; Blitzen Trapper, James McCartney tonight

• Proseeds Rocks the Park | Photo Essay

• Saddle Creek signs Brooklyn artist Sam Evian; KZUM’s Soundbackers Drive targets radio station’s funding need; No Thanks tape release, free Stinson Park concert this weekend

• Des Moines Music Coalition to host third-annual Music University to support independent working musicians; Weekend coverage of Bud Heavy & the High Lifes, Lot Walks, Post Paradise and more;

• Downtown Lincoln Association announces acoustic series Tower Unplugged; Good Living Tour survey; Weekend coverage featuring No Tide, Do-It-Ourselves Fest, Megafauna

• Photos of La Musa, Buck and Eddy at Zoo Bar; Icky Blossoms, Lot Walks, Pro-Magnum album releases this weekend

• “Santa Molly” by Lot Walks | Album Review

• “Julian” by Lot Walks | Song Premiere

• Good Living Tour lineups for Imperial and Ogallala; Xion sings with Samantha Ware; New Sleep Sinatra; Chris Atkins’ podcast

• MiniMaha announced for end of May; Omaha ranks in top 10 vinyl-buying cities; Omaha Girls Rock benefit tonight