Justin Vernon joined a jam session on the first night of live music at the Lakely, a restaurant and bar in an Eau Claire boutique hotel co-owned by Vernon. On Saturday night, the Bon Iver leader joined S. Carey, Brian Moen (Peter Wolf Crier), and Kyle Flater (Laarks) in "a funky exploration of an ambient shoegazing rock/jazz fusion," according to Volume One.

Talking Heads react to Talking Heads parody band

"These lyrics are better than David Byrne’s," says Chris Frantz of Final Transmission, a Talking Heads parody band led by Fred Armisen and Bill Hader. Watching Maya Rudolph portray her, Tina Weymouth remembers when Adam Clayton (U2) told her she "had too many muscles for a girl." (Pitchfork)

Drake sets AMA record

Drake landed a record 13 nominations in this year's American Music Awards, but the more remarkable feat might have been accomplished by Prince, whose Purple Rain earned one of three nominations for Top Soundtrack — although it was released in 1984.

Janis Joplin biopic moves forward

Michelle Williams is reportedly in talks to play the late Janis Joplin in a forthcoming biopic based on the memoir of Joplin's sister Laura Joplin. (Billboard)

Happy days for recording industry

2016 is on track to be the music industry's best year since 2009 — thanks to a surge in streaming, as well as blockbuster releases from Adele, Drake, and Beyoncé. (Billboard)

New New Order book

Now that Bernard Sumner and Peter Hook have had their say, New Order drummer Stephen Morris has also announced a memoir. Morris's book is expected to be published in 2018. (Pitchfork)

Death Cab join Trump protest

Death Cab for Cutie are the first of 30 artists due to release songs in protest of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Death Cab's song "Million Dollar Loan" is out now; future numbers will be contributed by artists including Lady Gaga, Jim James (My Morning Jacket), and Aimee Mann). Proceeds from 30 Days, 30 Songs will go towards voter registration efforts. (Pitchfork)