Everclear: “A.M. Radio,” in honor of my brother’s Pinto. St. Paul and the Broken Bones plays WFUV. The Tubs shares “Now and Then.” Wishy shares “Sensational.” Gang of Youths shares “Things Take…

Jon Pratt, Pate’s frontman, covers Rockpile’s “Heart” and a previously unreleased song from All The Fixins, “Treat You Right,” for Twofer Tuesday. Telehealth plays World Cafe. Phoebe Bridgers posted her Lost Weekend…

ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” is 50 years old now. New Releases: Paste will point you to Phoebe Bridgers, the Womack Sisters, Dent May, and more. Bill’s Indie Grotto: Brooklyn Vegan may effectively be…

THE WEEKEND STARTS HERE: with Elvis Presley! The King died on August 16, 1977, so we’re almost 50 years removed from his legendary career. For the 30th anniversary, Canada’s Star-Phoenix, discussing ten…

Jonathan Richman provides a live take on “Roadrunner” at Joey Ramone’s birthday party. Friko plays KCRW. 1-800-MIKEY shares the lo-fi power pop of “Me And My Only,” and “Pleasant Morning.” Stephen Egerton…

The Temptations bring it on “I Can’t Get Next To You.” Toadies played KEXP. Perennial shares “Ready! Steady! Go!“ The Tallest Man on Earth returns with “Deliver Me From Trying.” Caroline Rose…

Seals & Croft, with the obligatory “Summer Breeze.” Sam & Louise Sullivan play at Solid Sound for Paste. Laura Veirs shares “Arc Still Bends.” Babehoven shares “Three Reds.” Radiator Hospital shares “Walk…

AS SOME OF YOU MAY HAVE READ, the original Claude Pate website totally crashed last Thursday. Fortunately, Lance (Master of the CP Domain) has performed yeoman’s work over the weekend to recover…

LaBELLE: "Lady Marmalade." I coulda used a little more cowbell. KEVIN MORBY visits World Cafe. THIS IS LORELEI shares "Oh No Oh My." TOLD SLANT shares "Dark Blood." ALABAMA SHAKES shares "Garden."…

FUNKADELIC: "I Got a Thing" on Upbeat in 1970. JIM JAMES plays KCRW, including a cover of The Kinks' "Strangers."  SUSANNA HOFFS returns with "Casablanca."  IMPERIAL TEEN shares "Overdrive."  GRAHAM HUNT shares…