Chess Records co-founder Phil Chess has died of undisclosed causes at age 95. In 1950, Phil Chess and his late brother Leonard Chess started what became the label Chess Records, releasing music that was core to the rock and roll revolution — including key recordings by Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon, and many more. Chess recordings formed the core catalog of what became known as "Chicago blues."

Despite the label's seismic impact, Chess didn't have a number one hit until 1972, with Berry's "My Ding-a-Ling." (Rolling Stone)

Today's political news

Le Tigre have regrouped for their first new music in ten years. It's a song in support of presidential candidate Hillary Clinton: "I'm With Her." (Pitchfork)

Eminem has shared what he says is the first track from his new album: a politically-charged, spare song called "Campaign Song." Hear it at Noisey.

Krist Novoselic is supporting Gary Johnson and William Weld, who he thinks are "gonna win" the presidential election. "My supporting them is not some third-party protest vote," says the Nirvana bassist. (Billboard)

Former Pearl Jam drummer feels snubbed

Announcing this year's nominees, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tried to head off controversy by announcing immediately which specific musicians would be inducted if a band were to make the cut. Controversy has sprouted anyway: drummer Dave Abbruzzese, who played on Pearl Jam’s Vs. and Vitalogy, says his former bandmates (who fired him in 1994) "can't justify ignoring my contributions." (Pitchfork)

Sir Paul supports grassroots venues

Paul McCartney is supporting a campaign to preserve the U.K.'s small and grassroots music venues. "Artists need places to start out, develop and work on their craft and small venues have been the cornerstone for this," says McCartney. "If we don't support live music at this level, then the future of music in general is in danger." Mayor Sadiq Khan is working to support at-risk music venues in London, which has lost over a third of its small venues over the past decade "due to a combination of rising rents and licensing restrictions," reports Billboard.

Carney rips Homme

If Lady Gaga was hoping to win over the hipsters with her new album Joanne, packed with indie-rock cameos, she still has some work to do with Patrick Carney of the Black Keys. Listening to Gaga's single "Perfect Illusion" — a song co-produced by Kevin Parker, Mark Ronson, and Bloodpop — Carney critiques the guitar work of Josh Homme. "It sounds like Hulk Hogan is playing," Carney says — though he admits the song is "growing on me." (Consequence of Sound)

Mystery in the grass at Glastonbury

Radiohead's logo has mysteriously appeared on the grass at the Glastonbury festival grounds. It could be a teaser that they're going to be announced as headliners, or it could be a sign that aliens appreciate songs about alienation. (Pitchfork)

Update: It's official.