• “It’s way wilder and has bigger pits”—LA Weekly profiles the punks of East LA.

• Economic lessons from R.E.M.—A Forbes writer uses the newly-defunct band as a metaphor for new markets.

• A Dance with Karen—Kool Skull’s song title pays tribute to the Centerfold Centerfold star.

• “The most fun I’ve ever had with my pants on”—Drew Denny announces her new film project via Kickstarter.

• Rick cries like a baby to Google—The Internet giant tells Santorum to eat shit.

• Champ paints a mural for Home Room—The new venue opens tomorrow.