Billboard: Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” jacket was auctioned off for $1.8 million dollars and is going on a world tour.

Brooklyn Vegan: Brooklyn DIY venue Silent Barn was recently robbed, going to raise money to rebuild via Kickstarter.

DCist: Checking in with local DC breweries.

NY Magazine: They Might Be Giants share stories from 30 years of touring.

NBC: New daily deals site Scoutmob launched in DC, threw a party with mucho bourbon.

NY Times: Ja Rule sentenced to 28 months in prison for back taxes, BABY GIRL PUT IT ON ME.

Pitchfork: Rock The Bells goes on tour with classic album performances by Raekwon, Mobb Deep, Ghost Face, Black Star and more.

Stereogum: TV On The Radio cover Fugazi and get remixed by Das Racist.

STREAM: Flying Lotus – “Lullaby”