• LA’s getting a new DIY space—Home Room opens September 23.

• Caring is cool—Local luminaries join forces for an album to benefit Japan.

• It’s gonna be pretty exciting—FMLY announces the preliminary lineup for this year’s FMLY Fest.

• Apple censors critical app—Phone Story explores the real life consequences of “iLife.”

• Pizza! offers a free EP—I hadn’t heard about this band until yesterday.

• Kid Static seeks pledges—His music is worthy of your support.