• The New York Times quotes Hear Nebraska ED; HN compilations free today to celebrate Nebraska 150; Photo Coverage: LVL UP, Palm, Thick Paint, Bed Rest at Sweatshop; ‘No Resolution’ streaming via AV Club;

• Nebraskans for the Arts celebrates Arts Advocacy Day; O+S return for sophomore album, premiere new track via Paste; LVL UP tonight at Sweatshop

• The Dilla Kids drops trio of albums at once; Photo coverage: Alex G, LVL UP, Brandon Can’t Dance, Grumpus at Milk Run; Photo coverage: The Lonely Biscuits, A Ferocious Jungle Cat at Vega; Sonny Knight and the Lakers tonight

• New downtown Lincoln venue aims for local variety; Final call for NAC’s Individual Artist Fellowships; The Good Life, See Through Dresses on tour; Alex G, The Lonely Biscuits tonight