• Hear Nebraska opens paid editorial internship; The JV Allstars announce two-night run at 1867 Bar; Photo coverage: The Cosmic Smiths, The Clocks, Briner at O’Leaver’s

• The Faint shares new track, announce fall tour; Sam Martin drops surprise new album; Sas & The Final Arrangement, The Cosmic Smiths at Duffy’s Tavern

• Omaha Creative Institute brings entrepreneurship-focused artist education program; Live Minds, Max Fischer collaboration releases debut album; The Wildwoods’s touching, rustic new video

• Three Nebraska Bands to Watch: via Sarah Bailey and Meghan Munyon

• Omaha Entertainment & Arts Awards accepts summer showcase submissions; Rothsteen, Montee Men, Lush Bruise Crew featured in new Live at O’Leaver’s; Diet Cig, PARTYBABY, Pumarosa at SXSW Day 2; Mike Semrad & the Likes, Jack Hotel, Pleiades & the Bear at Duffy’s Tavern

• Weekend coverage featuring Titus Andronicus, Craig Finn at Lookout Lounge; Ratboys, Coasters, Bed Rest, Crypt Kid at Milk Run; Yorick Studios cranks out two new releases; Hidden Hospitals, Run 2 Cover tonight