Kevin Bronson on March 27th, 2020

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We’ve made in through another week, although we wouldn’t say “unscathed.” So before we set off on a covert mission to find toilet paper, here’s our daily dose: a new song from Ben Gibbard; a big list of music to stream today; and notes on how to support L.A. venues and their employees. Happy Friday:  

BEN GIBBARD’S ‘LIFE IN QUARANTINE’

Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard, whose daily “Live From Home” streams on Facebook and YouTube have been blessings for bummed-out shut-ins everywhere, officially released a new song he debuted during one of those sessions last week. It’s called “Life in Quarantine,” and its a benefit for the Seattle nonprofit Aurora Commons.

TODAY’S LIVE STREAMS

■ 6AM: Peter Bjorn and John co-host a 36-hour video live-stream marathon on Twitch from Stockholm titled “36h INGRID” (the band will play at 2 p.m.), running through Saturday at 7 p.m. Live performances and DJ sets to be featured include Shout Out Louds, Freja The Dragon, Tussilago, Esther, Johnossi and OLSSON, Studio Barnhus’s Axel Boman and Kornél Kovács, and more.
■ 10AM: Bandsintown holds its second of two days of its LIVE Music Marathon benefiting the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund on Twitch. Today’s lineup includes Tank and the Bangas, Sofi Tukker, The Frights, BLOND:ISH, Rence and more.
■ 12PM:  Every day, the World Health Organization and Global Citizen bring the #TogetherAtHome series. Today’s itinerary includes HaAsh, Bare Naked Ladies, Elijah Blake, Carlita Morrison, Ingrid Andress and more. Tune in on Instagram or YouTube.
■ 12PM: Every day of this week AWOLNATION is going live with conversations and songs on Instagram.
■ 12PM: Hozier on Instagram, for the #NeverGiveUpOnAChild seven-day series benefiting the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
■ 12PM: Little Dragon on YouTube.
■ 12PM: Jessie J on Instagram.
■ 2PM Molly Burch on Madewell’s Instagram.
■ 2PM: The Griswolds at Dreamers’ Instagram.
■ 2:20PM: Brendan Benson is doing one song a day on Instagram.
■ 3PM: Neil Finn & family on Fangradio (and archived here).
■ 3PM: Tim Burgess (the Charlatans)-organized listening party with band members from seminal British rock bands directly fielding questions from fans while listening to a specified album together. Today is Oasis’ “Definitely Maybe” with guitarist Paul Arthurs and Liam Gallagher. Upcoming schedule on Twitter.
■ 3PM Christopher Hawley on Facebook.
■ 4PM: Ben Gibbard on YouTube and Facebook.
■ 4:30PM: Half Waif on YouTube and Facebook
■ 5PM: Cancelled Fest, the third of three days, with Skullcrusher, Reggie Watts, Jake Whitener, DRAAG, Alaska Reid, Jordie Saenz and more. Set times and artists for all three days are here. Stream live on YouTube.
■ 5:55PM: Isol-Aid Fest with Courtney Barnett, Alex Lahey, Alex the Astronaut, Big Scary and more on Instagram and Facebook.
■ 6PM: James Supercave on Facebook.

SUPPORT THE SCENE

With venues and bars shuttered, fundraising campaigns are underway for staff — sound engineers, bartenders, security, door people, etc. Here’s how to help:

■ The 1933 Group, owner of 11 establishments including Highland Park Bowl, both Bigfoot Lodges, the Sassafras Saloon and the Thirsty Crow, is taking a novel approach to fundraising: They’re selling “bonds.” Essentially gift certificates, the bonds are worth $100 in future purchases, and they’re being sold at a discount for $80. More information here.

■ A GoFundMe campaign has been started for employees of the Teragram Ballroom and the Moroccan Lounge. Donate.

■ A GoFundMe campaign has been started for employees of the Satellite. Donate.

■ A GoFundMe campaign has been started for employees of the Hi Hat. Donate.

■ The Hotel Café is soliciting donations via it tickets page, with 100% of the proceeds going to employees who are jobless because the venue is shuttered. Donate.

■ Zebulon Café has set up a GoFundMe page for its employees. Donate.

■ The Lodge Room (and adjacent Checker Hall) has a GoFundMe for their employees. Donate.

■ Gold-Diggers has launched a GoFundMe campaign for its staff. Donate.

■ The recently reopened Airliner has set up a GoFundMe page for its people. Donate.

■ The Bootleg Theater, which is operated by the nonprofit Rampart Theater Project, sent out a message to patrons thanking them for past support and noting that tax-deductible donations may still be made. Donate here.

DoLA NEEDS HELP, TOO

DoLA— the popular website and email newsletter that’s a virtual city guide to all things music, arts and culture– is soliciting donations for its staff. Like many outlets who depend on marketing dollars (including this site), DoLA’s revenue has plummeted to zero because of the lockdown. Their plea is simple: help us stay in business. Meanwhile, the site has relaunched under DoStuff [At Home], offering a menu of virtual events and (safe) activities.

SUPPORT MUSICIANS

■ MusiCares has set up a COVID-19 Relief Fund for musicians in need. Donate here.

■ Sweet Relief is accepting donations at its COVID-19 Relief Fund as well. Donate here.