• Naked is fun—LA Weekly posts an NSFW slideshow of the World Naked Bike Ride.

• “That bitch called me a crackhead”—Courtney Love gives an epic interview to an addiction recovery mag.

• Freddy speaks Ukrainian—Freddy Ruppert tells Znaki Magazine about his new album.

• Mouse holds his own—Former scene stalwart Ben McShane defends Airborne Toxic Event to the crankiest blogger in LA.

• “A very good grasp of orchestration”—Philip Glass discusses his recent work, next year’s Einstein on the Beach revival, his son, and more.

• R.I.P. Clarence Clemons—”The Big Man” will be remembered fondly.