• “Wheels of steel” grind to a halt—Iconic Technics SL 1200 turntable, which revolutionized music & never went out of production since 1972 debut, is discontinued

• MDMA (“Ecstasy”) inventor has stroke—Alexander Shulgin, who inspired Cronenberg, Steely Dan, & spawned rave culture with his chemicals, needs your help

• “Message from a Juiceboxxx fan”—He wants you to know that he is “cocky rock,” not hip hop

• Tron comes to Culver City—Pop-up shop sells movie-inspired couture & food

• Indie Rock in Commercials: The Movie—”Does Arcade Fire work here?”