Amoeba Music is asking supporters for direct donations, the chain fearing it may not survive the pandemic. Meanwhile, independent concert venues are banding together to fight for their own survival. A new virtual festival has been announced to support musicians reeling from economic and health shocks, while Sharon Van Etten will join Fountains of Wayne to pay tribute to Adam Schlesinger. Also, what musician should compose the sound of your electric car?

Amoeba Music is asking supporters for direct donations, the chain fearing it may not survive the pandemic. Meanwhile, independent concert venues are banding together to fight for their own survival. A new virtual festival has been announced to support musicians reeling from economic and health shocks, while Sharon Van Etten will join Fountains of Wayne to pay tribute to Adam Schlesinger. Also, what musician should compose the sound of your electric car?

An all-star livestreamed concert called 'One World: Together at Home' raised $128 million to fight the coronavirus. The virus continues to devastate the music world, with bassist Matthew Seligman among those lost to the pandemic. Willie Nelson's planning his own streaming event, and it's keyed to one of his favorite days, April 20. Also today: updates on Live Nation refunds and a look at Charli XCX's new crowdsourced music video.

An all-star, live-streamed concert called 'One World: Together at Home' raised $128 million to fight the coronavirus. The virus continues to devastate the music world, with bassist Matthew Seligman among those lost to the pandemic. Willie Nelson is planning his own streaming event, and it is keyed to one of his favorite days, April 20. Also today: updates on Live Nation refunds and a look at Charli XCX's new crowdsourced music video.

With music festivals called off, some live event companies are putting their skills to work building hospital extensions and virus testing tents. Also in the news today: AEG opens a ticket refund window, CHVRCHES score a sweet Netflix deal, Fiona Apple's new album released to acclaim, yet another (!) new Bob Dylan song, and Beyonce sings 'When You Wish Upon a Star.'

With music festivals called off, some live event companies are putting their skills to work building hospital extensions and virus-testing tents. Also in the news today: AEG opens a ticket refund window, CHVRCHES score a sweet Netflix deal, Fiona Apple's new album released to acclaim, yet another (!) new Bob Dylan song, and Beyonce sings 'When You Wish Upon a Star.'

Independent artists are flooding the internet with new music as they find an outlet for their creativity while live shows are suspended. Also today: more information on why big concerts are unlikely to return this year, a surprise guest for Liam Gallagher's NHS benefit show, remembering jazz great Lee Konitz, and a first look at a new David Bowie biopic.

Independent artists are flooding the internet with new music - using services like TuneCore and Soundrop to reach streaming platforms like Spotify - as they find an outlet for their creativity while live shows are suspended. Also today: more information on why big concerts are unlikely to return this year, a surprise guest for Liam Gallagher's NHS benefit show, remembering jazz great and Miles Davis collaborator Lee Konitz, and a first look at a new David Bowie biopic.

Rockers are mourning Jimmy Webb, the Trash and Vaudeville manager, who has died at 62. Also in the news today: how will the pandemic affect music studios in the long run? Plus the Boss will headline a New Jersey coronavirus relief benefit, 'American Idol' is going virtual, and Dolly Parton has a trippy new video.

Rockers are mourning New York's Jimmy Webb, the Trash and Vaudeville manager, who has died at 62. Also in the news today: how will the pandemic affect music studios in the long run? Plus, the Boss will headline a New Jersey coronavirus relief benefit, 'American Idol' is going virtual, and Dolly Parton has a trippy new video.